In the Gaza Strip, Palestine, a Peace Committee has been formed under the chairmanship of US President Donald Trump, a National Administration Committee (interim technical government) led by Dr. Ali Saath, and an Executive International Committee comprising influential figures from around the world.

The non-political government led by Dr. Ali Saath will oversee daily operations in Gaza. Saath, 67, previously served as assistant transportation minister in the Palestinian Authority. He is a civil engineer by profession. The White House has expressed confidence that Saath will play a key role in rebuilding the destroyed public institution and stabilizing daily life in Gaza. Saath's leadership will be monitored by an international committee. The committee includes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, UAE Minister of International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimi, Qatari diplomat Ali Al Thawadi, Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, Bulgarian diplomat based in the UAE Nikolai Mladenov, Israeli businessman Yakir Gabbay and Dutch leader Sigrid Kaag.

Similarly, the peace committee formed under the chairmanship of Trump includes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, US Ambassador to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, billionaire Mark Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, US National Security Advisor Robert Gabriel and Nikolai Mladenov.

The White House also said that the International Stabilization Force (ISF) formed to protect Gaza will be led by Major General Jasper Jeffers. Similarly, Mladenov will coordinate between the peace committee and the interim government. The White House has said that members may be added to this committee in the coming days. Hamas and Israeli leaders have welcomed Trump's decision to form the committee. “The formation of this committee is a step in the right direction,” said senior Hamas leader Bassim Naim, “and it is important to maintain the ceasefire, prevent a return to war, address the devastating humanitarian crisis, and prepare for greater reconstruction.” He said that it is necessary to move forward with all mediators and the international community for peace.

Are the first-stage commitments still to be implemented? The first stage is to immediately end the war. Israel and the Palestinians agreed to release hostages, not block humanitarian aid from entering Palestine, and open the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. However, despite some progress, not all

commitments have been fulfilled.

Ceasefire:

Despite a ceasefire on October 10, Israel has not stopped its attacks. The Gaza Media Office reported that there were incidents of air, artillery and direct fire. During this period, 451 Palestinians were killed and 1,251 were injured. UNICEF reported that 100 of them were children.

Prisoner release:

Both sides had agreed to release prisoners of war. Hamas has released 20 prisoners. In return, Israel released 2,000 Palestinians. Of the 28 people who died in Hamas custody, 27 bodies have been returned. The body of one deceased person has not been returned. Both sides are accusing each other of not releasing all prisoners. Israeli army withdrawal: The ceasefire stipulated that the Israeli army would not be allowed to enter more than 58 percent of the Gaza Strip. It is called the ‘Yellow Line’. Yellow concrete blocks have been placed on the ground to mark this area.

This is followed by the Red Line (a condition that no more than 30 percent of the territory will be entered) and the withdrawal of Israeli forces in the third phase. The agreement also stated that Hamas should also begin the disarmament process by the time the second phase is implemented. However, satellite images have shown that the Israeli army has moved

from the Yellow Line. As a result, the Palestinians are scattered in small clusters. Hamas has also been hesitant to give up its weapons, citing this reason. Trump has been warning Hamas to give up its weapons as promised. Full humanitarian assistance:

According to the Gaza government’s media office, during the period from October 10 to January 9, Out of 54,000 trucks carrying relief supplies, only 23,019 trucks have been allowed to enter here. That is, 255 trucks have entered daily. Qatari media outlet Al Jazeera reported that Israel has banned nutritious food (meat, dairy products, vegetables) etc. Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam, Norwegian Refugee Council, Care International, International Rescue Committee and other social organizations are banned from entering here. Rafah crossing:

The opening of the Rafah crossing was mentioned in the agreement. However, this crossing has not been opened yet. This crossing, located on the border between Egypt and Gaza, is important for access to aid, tourism and medicine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the crossing will be opened only after the body of the last prisoner held by Hamas is recovered. However, Hamas has been claiming that the body of the person was buried in the rubble during an Israeli attack. What could happen in the second phase?

Trump's goal is to build a city with state-of-the-art facilities in Gaza. He has claimed that the peace committee like the one formed now has never been formed anywhere in the world. The committee includes influential figures like Tony Blair, billionaire Mark Rowan and World Bank chief Ajay Banga. US officials have said that other professional intellectuals will also be involved in the technical government led by Dr. Ali Sath, which will be formed to run the day-to-day operations.

Developing Gaza into a peace zone is the goal of the 20-point agreement signed last October. All of this process will be meaningful when the Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament are complete.