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Home > World News > The second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza has begun

The second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza has begun

U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has announced that the second phase of the ceasefire agreement reached in the Gaza Strip has begun.

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Published: 14.01.2026 22:23 Updated: 14.01.2026 22:23
The second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza has begun

In the Gaza Strip, the ceasefire that went into effect on October 10 has moved to a new phase. U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip has begun. Witkoff stated, "Today, PresOn behalf of President Trump, we announce theinitiation of the second phase of the President's 20-point planto end theconflict in Gaza," he stated.

Witkoff noted that the second phase involvesthe establishment of the "National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)," a temporary technocratic Palestinian administration,the full demilitarization of Gaza, and the reconstruction process.stating that it covers the processes,he stated that, firstly, the disarmament of all unauthorized personnelwould begin to be accelerated.

Threatening Hamas, Witkoff said, "The U.S. expects Hamas to fully fulfill its obligations, including the immediate return of the hostage's body. Otherwise, there will be serious consequencesfor this."

Tthanks to Turkey.

In the first phase, in additionto ensuring the entry of humanitarian aidinto the region, the deceased and thealive wereall hostages have been returned, Witkoff stated, "Today, all the progress made so far has been made possible by the indispensable mediation efforts for which Egypt, TWe extend our deep gratitudeto Turkey and Qatar," he said.


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