The United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met in Miami to review progress in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and prepare for phase two. They cited gains including expanded humanitarian aid, the return of hostage bodies, partial force withdrawals, and reduced hostilities. They discussed establishing a unified Gazan governing authority to maintain order and protect civilians. The parties also backed the near-term launch of the Board of Peace as a transitional administration, reaffirmed commitment to the President’s 20-point peace plan, and agreed to continue consultations to advance implementation of phase two.
The following is the full text of the statement.
We, the representatives of the United States of America, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, and the Republic of Türkiye, met yesterday in Miami to review the implementation of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and to advance preparations for the second phase.
The first phase has yielded progress, including expanded humanitarian assistance, the return of hostage bodies, partial force withdrawals, and a reduction in hostilities.
In our discussions regarding phase two, we emphasized enabling a governing body in Gaza under a unified Gazan authority to protect civilians and maintain public order.
We also discussed regional integration measures, including trade facilitation, infrastructure development, and cooperation on energy, water, and other shared resources, as essential to Gaza’s recovery, regional stability, and long-term prosperity.
In this context, we expressed our support for the near-term establishment and operationalization of the Board of Peace as a transitional administration for the civilian, security, and reconstruction tracks of the reconstruction. We reviewed next steps in the phased implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza, underscoring the importance of sequencing, coordination, and effective monitoring in partnership with local Gazan institutions and international partners.
We reaffirm our full commitment to the entirety of the President’s 20-point peace plan and call on all parties to uphold their obligations, exercise restraint, and cooperate with monitoring arrangements. Further consultations will continue in the coming weeks to advance the implementation of phase two.
Source: @SEPeaceMissions, (December 20, 2025).