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WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- U.S. President Donald Trump voiced support for a recently appointed Palestinian government of technocrats to run the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of launching the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
"As Chairman of the Board of Peace, I am backing a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, supported by the Board's High Representative, to govern Gaza during its transition. These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future!" Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday.
"Since the Ceasefire, my team has helped deliver RECORD LEVELS of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, reaching Civilians at HISTORIC speed and scale. Even the United Nations has acknowledged this achievement as UNPRECEDENTED. These results have set the stage for this next phase," he added.
"As Steve Witkoff announced, we have OFFICIALLY entered the next phase of Gaza's 20-Point Peace Plan!" he added.
"With the support of Egypt, Turkiye, and Qatar, we will secure a COMPREHENSIVE Demilitarization Agreement with Hamas, including the surrender of ALL weapons, and the dismantling of EVERY tunnel," Trump noted.
US Envoy for Middle East Steve Witkoff announced on Wednesday the launching of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. (end)
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