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Palestinian factions agree on committee to govern post-war Gaza

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Egypt has facilitated a significant agreement among Palestinian factions to form a governing committee for post-war Gaza.

On Wednesday, Egypt announced that all members of a 15-person Palestinian technocratic committee have been agreed upon by various factions. This committee will operate under a 20-point Gaza truce plan brokered by US President Donald Trump, with hopes for its swift deployment to manage daily life in Gaza.

Palestinian Factions Unite for Gaza Governance

The agreement marks a crucial step in the governance of Gaza following the recent conflict. The Palestinian factions, including Hamas, have expressed their support for the newly formed committee, which aims to establish a transitional administration. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized the importance of this committee in managing essential services in Gaza.

The committee’s formation is part of a broader truce plan that seeks to stabilize the region. The Palestinian presidency has also publicly backed the committee, indicating a unified front among the factions. This support is critical for the committee’s effectiveness in its governance role.

Egypt: Key figures on Gaza Governance Committee

  • 15-person Palestinian technocratic committee
  • 20-point Gaza truce plan

Next Steps for the Committee’s Implementation

  • The committee is expected to be announced soon.
  • Deployment to Gaza to manage daily life and essential services will follow.
  • Ongoing talks between Hamas and Egyptian mediators will continue.

Egypt’s mediation has paved the way for a collaborative approach to governance in Gaza.

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