As the United States prepares to announce the transition to “Phase Two” of its Gaza peace plan this Wednesday, the focus of the conflict is shifting from the battlefield to the boardroom. By moving beyond the immediate ceasefire, Washington aims to establish a dual-layered leadership structure: a local Palestinian administration for daily services and an international “Peace Council” to oversee the billions of dollars required for reconstruction. To ensure global accountability, the overarching Peace Council will be chaired by President Trump. Mladenov will serve as the essential “link” between the Palestinian technocrats on the ground and the international power brokers in the Peace Council. A Twenty-Point TestThe US peace plan, which entered into force last October, is now facing its most rigorous test.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 14, 2026 16:50 UTC