Breaking: US Forms Gaza Peace Council As Phase Two Of Plan Moves Forward

the White House announced on Thursday the creation of a Gaza Peace Council, a centerpiece of the second phase of a Washington-backed plan aimed at ending the fighting in the Palestinian territory.

The move follows the establishment of a 15‑member Palestinian technocratic committee charged with governing Gaza in the postwar era. The technocratic body will operate under the Peace Council’s supervision, and the council is expected to be chaired by the president.

In a post on Truth Social, the president declared that the Peace Council has been formed and that the members would be named shortly. He claimed it is indeed “the largest and most prestigious council ever assembled anytime, anywhere.”

The plan also envisions deploying an international stabilization force to secure Gaza and train selected Palestinian police units as part of the postwar framework.

senior Hamas leader Basem Naim said that the ball is now in the court of mediators, the American guarantor and the international community to provide the committee with the means to act.

Second phase of the Gaza plan under way

The US‑backed framework’s first phase,launched in october,facilitated the return of hostages held by Hamas and brought an end to large‑scale fighting with Israel.

The second phase is now underway, though it faces unresolved issues. For the Palestinians, the central sticking point remains Israel’s full military withdrawal from Gaza, a step included in the plan but without a detailed timetable.

Hamas has not publicly committed to complete disarmament, a demand central to Israel’s position in the negotiations.

Hamas and Israel reached a ceasefire after the United States proposed a package that included Hamas‑held hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israel. The United states, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey served as guarantors of the peace agreement, signing a declaration alongside the truce between Israel and Hamas.

Key facts at a glance

Context and evergreen insights

This development reflects a familiar pattern in modern peacemaking: external mediators create technocratic governance structures to bridge political divisions and maintain security during and after hostilities. The durability of such arrangements often hinges on clear timelines, credible security guarantees and robust civilian governance frameworks that extend beyond symbolic leadership.

Key questions for the weeks ahead include how the Peace Council will coordinate with the Palestinian technocratic committee, what concrete withdrawal and disarmament steps will be promised, and how international forces will interact with local authorities to protect civilians and rebuild institutions. The balance between security needs and civil rights, plus accountability for governance, will shape public perception of the plan’s legitimacy.

What this means for readers

First, the move signals continued international focus on gaza’s stability and governance.Second, it highlights ongoing risk as timelines remain vague and as parties grapple with security, sovereignty and humanitarian concerns.

Two reader questions

1) How might a Peace Council chaired by a foreign leader influence the legitimacy and effectiveness of Gaza’s postwar governance?
2) What concrete steps are required in the coming months to translate a ceasefire and hostages exchange into sustainable peace and reconstruction?

Share your thoughts in the comment section below and tell us which element of the plan you think will most determine its success or failure.