Gaza (QNN)- The Gaza Government Media Office welcomed the US announcement of the transition to phase two of Trump’s ceasefire plan, affirming its full readiness to transfer authorities and complete handover procedures, even as Israel publicly objected to the plan.The US announced this week the setting up of the “Gaza executive board”, which will operate under a broader “board of peace” to be chaired by Donald Trump as part of his 20-point plan to end the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
The White House said Trump’s plan would include three bodies: the board of peace, chaired by Trump; a Palestinian committee of technocrats tasked with governing Gaza; and the Gaza executive board, which would play an advisory role.
The general commissioner of the National Committee for Gaza Management (NGAC), Ali Shaath, said that the technocratic body would seek to restore core services and cultivate a society “rooted in peace”.
Following the announcement of the transition to the second phase, “we welcome the Palestinian National Committee for Gaza Management as an important step toward addressing the administrative and service challenges facing the Strip,” the Office said in a statement on Monday.
“This step aligns with the priority of bringing the ongoing aggression against our Palestinian people to a complete halt, ensuring the protection of civilians, and easing the severe humanitarian suffering endured by our people.”
“We affirm our full readiness to transfer the relevant authorities and our complete preparedness to carry out all handover and takeover procedures in a manner that ensures a smooth, orderly institutional transition.”
“This process will safeguard the rights of citizens and public-sector employees and guarantee the uninterrupted continuation of essential services.”
“We stress that governmental and service operations will continue without disruption, and that relevant institutions and departments remain fully engaged in providing basic services to our Palestinian people despite the exceptional circumstances, taking into account available resources and the magnitude of the challenges at hand.”
“We further confirm that employees across all sectors stand fully ready to cooperate with the NGAC in a way that serves the public interest, improves the quality of services provided to citizens, and reinforces administrative and institutional stability.”
“We stress the unity of Palestinian land and the political unity of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and reject any arrangements that would entrench division or undermine the Palestinian national will. Strengthening national unity, achieving internal cohesion, and addressing current challenges with responsibility remain a top national priority at this critical stage.”
Hamas also welcomed the establishment of the technocratic committee on Friday, calling it “a step in the right direction” and signalling it was ready to hand over administration of Gaza.
ICC-wanted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the plan and said the transition to phase two was largely symbolic. “The announcement… was not coordinated with Israel and runs counter to its policy. The Prime Minister instructed the Foreign Minister to raise this matter with the U.S. Secretary of State,” Netanyahu said.