Representatives from the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met in Miami, Florida, to discuss the next steps of the peace plan for the Gaza Strip, according to a joint statement released by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
The meeting focused on assessing the implementation of the first phase of the agreement, which provided for the return of living hostages and the handover of bodies in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel, as well as on preparations for launching the second phase of the plan, according to TRT World.
In a post on X, Witkoff stated that all parties had reaffirmed their commitment to implementing U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
“We continued discussions on the next steps for the gradual implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza. Further consultations will continue in the coming weeks to advance toward phase two,” the statement said.
The four mediators and guarantors called on Israel and Hamas to respect their commitments and exercise restraint.
The second phase of the plan calls for the disarmament of Hamas, the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory, the establishment of a temporary governing authority, and the deployment of an international force.
Meanwhile, the ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile, as Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violations.
“Six people were killed on Friday in an Israeli strike on a school that had been converted into a shelter for displaced persons,” according to Gaza’s Civil Defense.
The Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health reported that at least 401 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire came into force.
Three Israeli soldiers have also been killed during the same period.
