U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff revealed Saturday that representatives from the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye have thrown their weight behind establishing a transitional 'Board of Peace' administration in Gaza. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the region following October's fragile ceasefire.
🔍 Phase One Wins: Witkoff highlighted progress including increased humanitarian aid, hostage remains repatriation, and reduced hostilities. But the path remains rocky – Gaza officials report 400 Palestinian fatalities from Israeli fire since the truce began, while Israel claims Hamas violations killed three soldiers.
💡 What's Next: Friday's Miami talks focused on Phase Two implementation, aiming to create a unified Gazan governing body. 'This isn’t just about stopping rockets – it’s about building structures for lasting safety,' Witkoff tweeted, comparing the effort to 'rebooting a glitching system with new code.'
🌐 Global Puzzle: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for international troop contributions to a stabilization force, while emphasizing Hamas disarmament as crucial. As Witkoff put it: 'You can’t have peacekeepers and peace-breakers at the same table.'
With consultations continuing through January 2026, the world watches whether this coalition can turn temporary calm into permanent change. 📅✍️
