Washington is preparing for a new phase of the Middle East process, and this is no longer a behind-the-scenes discussion — Trump is about to announce the second phase of the plan for Gaza.
The date has not yet been named, but insiders say the statement is ready, details have been agreed upon, and only the wording needs to be finalized.
The first phase, built around the release of hostages, is coming to an end. Israeli negotiators have been passing information through Qatar and Egypt regarding the remains of Ran Gvili — a complex procedure, but without it, moving to the second phase is impossible.
The Trump administration’s goal remains the same: to prevent the situation from returning to full-scale hostilities. After the ceasefire on October 11, Israeli strikes resulted in the deaths of 366 Palestinians; HAMAS, in turn, inflicted losses on Israeli units. The context is difficult, and the pause is fragile.
In the second phase, it is planned to reduce the Israeli military presence and introduce International Stabilization Forces.
Separately, the idea of a Peace Council is being discussed — a structure under Trump’s leadership, which should become the political framework for the entire process.
In parallel, a more technical architecture is being formed: an international executive council, which will be tasked with overseeing the “Palestinian technocratic government.” It will include specialists not associated with HAMAS, mostly from among civilian managers who can be allowed to manage infrastructure.
By the end of the month, Netanyahu is expected to have another conversation with Trump — on further steps and on how roles will be distributed between the parties.
Israel’s position remains tough. Netanyahu reiterated that the creation of a Palestinian state is not being considered; Gaza must be demilitarized, HAMAS disarmed.
He emphasized that Israel does not require advice from outside and will not consider anything that contradicts basic security requirements.
The situation is entering a stage where diplomatic structures begin to compete with political reality. And that is why Trump’s upcoming statements may set the tone for months to come. We will monitor these steps and show how they will affect the regional security structure — in the materials of “NANews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency.”
