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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Washington, December 20 (Xinhua) — Representatives of the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey supported the establishment and imminent launch of a Peace Council to serve as a transitional authority in Gaza, US Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff announced on Saturday.
As he wrote on the social media platform X, on Friday, representatives of the four countries discussed the implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza during talks in Miami, Florida. Consultations will continue in the coming weeks with the goal of moving to the second phase.
"Progress has been made in the first phase, including increased humanitarian aid, the return of hostage bodies, a partial withdrawal of troops, and a reduction in hostilities," said Whitkoff.
“During our Phase II discussions, we emphasized the need to establish a governing body in Gaza, operating under the auspices of a unified authority, to protect civilians and maintain public order,” he said.
The four countries also called on all parties to fulfil their obligations, exercise restraint and cooperate with monitoring mechanisms, he said.
Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas taking effect in October, the former continued to strike Gaza, killing more than 380 people and injuring more than 1,000, Gaza health authorities said last week.
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