U.S. Unveils Plan for New Gaza Government and Demilitarization
The United States has announced the next phase of its proposal to stabilize Gaza, centering on the creation of a new, non-political administration and the disarmament of militant groups. This plan follows an initial ceasefire and aims to address the territory's governance and security after months of war.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff outlined the proposal, which calls for a temporary "technocratic" Palestinian government [50592]. This means a cabinet of experts chosen for their skills, not political affiliation, to run Gaza's daily affairs and oversee large-scale reconstruction [50429][50224]. The plan also explicitly requires the "demilitarization" of Gaza, a process aimed at removing the military power of Hamas and other armed factions [50224][49979].
A key component of the proposal is the formation of a new administrative body. Multiple reports indicate the U.S. intends to appoint a committee of specialists, with one source identifying Palestinian engineer Ali Shaath as a selected figure to run civil administration [51161][49452]. This body would operate under a proposed oversight "Board of Peace," which former President Donald Trump is stated to chair [50313][50117].
The militant group Hamas has announced it will dissolve its Gaza administration when such a new leadership committee takes control, a move framed as part of the U.S.-brokered plan [47439]. However, the transition faces significant, unresolved hurdles. Critical details, including the full membership of the new governing body and a clear timeline, remain unspecified [50117][50317]. Furthermore, the core condition of disarming Hamas is described by officials as a major challenge that is not yet within reach [49452][50317].
Despite the announcement of this second phase, the situation on the ground remains tense. Israeli military operations have continued intermittently, and Palestinians in Gaza have expressed skepticism about the plan's ability to deliver tangible change [51219][50803]. The U.S. envoy has warned Hamas of "serious consequences" if it rejects the proposal, signaling a push to move from short-term truce efforts to a longer-term political strategy [50036].