Trump Unveils Gaza 'Board of Peace' for Phase Two of US-Backed Plan

• US President Donald Trump announced the formation of a Gaza 'Board of Peace' as part of Phase Two of his 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict.
• Phase Two shifts focus from ceasefire to demilitarisation, technocratic governance, and large-scale reconstruction in Gaza.
• The 'Board of Peace' will oversee a technocratic committee managing Gaza's daily affairs and guide political/security decisions during transition.
• Trump's Foreign Envoy, Steve Witkoff, stated that the US expects Hamas to comply with obligations, including the return of the final deceased hostage, warning of serious consequences for non-compliance.
• The Board, first proposed in 2024, is expected to include international figures, with Trump indicating he intends to chair it himself.

Why It Matters: Trump launches 'Board of Peace' for Gaza's post-conflict governance and reconstruction under a US-backed plan.