Trump to announce Gaza “Peace Council” as crisis deepens
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- Trump expected to announce creation of a “Peace Council” in Gaza next week, linked to next phase of US-backed agreement.
- Gaza continues to suffer after repeated ‘Israeli’ violations, with over 400 Palestinians killed and hundreds of thousands displaced since October 2023.
US President Donald Trump is expected next week to announce the formation of a “Peace Council” in Gaza, a move described as a preparatory step for the second phase of his agreement aimed at ending the 'Israeli' war on Gaza, according to Axios.
Senior US officials and informed sources say the council is intended to oversee the next stage of administration in Gaza under the proposed American plan.
Phase two linked to council launch
The report notes that all parties had agreed in October 2025 to Trump’s ceasefire plan, which called for ‘Israeli’ withdrawal from Gaza and the removal of Hamas from any governing role in the territory.
However, Axios highlighted repeated ‘Israeli’ violations, including airstrikes over recent months that have killed more than 400 Palestinians, mostly civilians.
The announcement of the council is expected to mark the official transition to phase two, though details of its powers and structure remain unclear.
Gaza faces ongoing devastation
Since October 7, 2023, ‘Israeli’ forces have carried out mass killings, starvation campaigns, destruction, displacement, and arrests in Gaza, ignoring international calls and rulings from the International Court of Justice to halt their actions.
The humanitarian toll has been catastrophic: more than 242,000 Palestinians killed or injured, mostly women and children, over 11,000 missing, hundreds of thousands displaced, widespread famine, and near-total destruction of Gaza’s cities and infrastructure.
International concerns
The announcement comes amid international efforts to stabilize the ceasefire and push toward a broader political settlement. Despite ongoing diplomatic interventions, the situation on the ground remains volatile, with the civilian population continuing to bear the heaviest burden of the 'Israeli' war on Gaza.
