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Palestinians to Finalize Gaza Committee Amid U.S. Peace Plan

1/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Palestinian factions and the Palestinian Authority will meet in Cairo to finalize candidates for a technocratic committee to manage Gaza, part of a broader U.S. peace plan including a UN-sanctioned stabilization force.
Israel has raised objections to Hamas-tied candidates and agreed to a reduced committee size.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the Board of Peace soon, including leaders from Egypt and Qatar.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, marked a pivotal moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations, establishing a framework for peace and mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The accords aimed for Palestinian self-governance in parts of the West Bank and Gaza, yet ongoing tensions and violence have hindered their implementation, as seen in current negotiations in Cairo involving the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar.

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Story summary

Palestinian factions and the Palestinian Authority will meet in Cairo to finalize candidates for a technocratic committee to manage Gaza, part of a broader U.S. peace plan including a UN-sanctioned stabilization force.
Israel has raised objections to Hamas-tied candidates and agreed to a reduced committee size.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the Board of Peace soon, including leaders from Egypt and Qatar.

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