The United States, on behalf of President Donald Trump, announced the launch of Phase Two of the President's 20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict during the 30-minute reporting window ending at 1:16 a.m. UTC on Jan. 16, 2026, establishing the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza for transitional technocratic governance, full demilitarization, and reconstruction, according to an X post by @RapidResponse47. Phase Two focuses on the disarmament of all unauthorized personnel in Gaza, with the US expecting full Hamas compliance, including the immediate return of the final deceased hostage, or face serious consequences, as stated in the announcement. The statement credits Phase One with delivering historic humanitarian aid, maintaining the ceasefire, and returning all living hostages plus remains of 27 of 28 deceased hostages, expressing gratitude to Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar for their mediation.
