Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Moves Into Second Phase. Donald Trump’s Gaza peace initiative entered its second phase, focusing on demilitarization, technocratic governance and reconstruction. Special envoy Steve Witkoff said the plan includes setting up a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza. Mediator Qatar said the new committee overseeing Gaza will be led by Ali Abdel Hamid Haath, a former Palestinian planning official. The Palestinian Authority, along with Egypt and Turkey, welcomed the move toward technocratic governance. Hamas said it is willing to hand over control of Gaza and discuss the future of its weapons. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his top priority remains the return of the final Israeli hostage body. A ceasefire has largely held since October, though both sides accuse each other of violations and hundreds of Palestinians have been killed. Aid deliveries have increased, but the United Nations warns Gaza remains at risk of severe food shortages.