U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States says it’s moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding and daily governance. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff said in a post on X that the ceasefire deal was entering a phase focused on demilitarizing Gaza, establishing a technocratic government and reconstruction. Mr. Witkoff did not offer any details Wednesday (January 14, 2026) about the new transitional Palestinian administration that would govern Gaza. The White House did not immediately offer any details, either. Mr. Witkoff said that the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal. Published – January 14, 2026 10:46 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Watch: Mehbooba Mufti slams move to profile mosques in J&K Watch: Firefighters rescue dog from frozen lake in Hungary