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Senior officials from Türkiye, the United States, Qatar and Egypt convened in Miami on Friday to review progress on a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and outline steps for a second phase aimed at establishing long-term governance and stability in the territory.
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan represented Türkiye at the meeting, while US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff participated alongside counterparts from Qatar and Egypt. The discussions focused on consolidating gains from an initial ceasefire phase and preparing for a transition that would place Gaza under the administration of its own residents.
The first phase of the peace plan has yielded measurable outcomes, according to statements from both Turkish and American officials. Humanitarian assistance has expanded, hostage bodies have been returned, partial force withdrawals have occurred, and hostilities have diminished significantly.
Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oncu Keceli acknowledged in a December 20 statement that while violations have occurred, the ceasefire has largely held. The release of hostages has been completed, and clashes have substantially ceased, the Turkish statement noted.
Planning for the second phase centered on ensuring Gaza would be administered by what Witkoff described as "a unified Gazan authority to protect civilians and maintain public order." The officials addressed arrangements for a Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force envisioned in the peace framework.
The meeting participants also explored regional integration measures designed to support Gaza's recovery and long-term viability. These include trade facilitation, infrastructure development, and cooperation on energy, water and other shared resources, according to Witkoff's statement.
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Witkoff emphasized support for the Board of Peace as a transitional administration handling civilian, security and reconstruction functions. The officials reviewed what he called "next steps in the phased implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza," stressing the importance of coordination with local Gazan institutions and international partners.
On the sidelines of the Gaza-focused discussions, Minister Fidan held separate consultations with officials in Miami regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
The parties reaffirmed their commitment to what Witkoff referred to as "the President's 20-point peace plan" and indicated that further consultations would continue in coming weeks to advance the second phaseSubmit implementation.
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