Mediators led by the USA are pushing for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, a crucial step following the initial phase that started on October 10, 2023.High-level talks in New York on December 7, 2025, hosted by White House special envoy Steve Witkoff, brought together Israeli and Qatari delegations.Donald Trump is set to head an international board overseeing a committee of Palestinian technocrats for
Gaza's daily affairs and reconstruction, with reconstruction costs estimated at $70 billion.