"US-Funded Committee Faces Uncertainty as Ceasefire Talks Continue"
A recent announcement of a ceasefire's second phase has raised eyebrows among observers, leaving several pressing questions unanswered. At the forefront is the proposed apolitical governing committee of Palestinian experts and an international "Board of Peace" tasked with overseeing the peace process.
Analysts warn that without concrete details on these key components, the entire endeavor risks being undermined. That's where Yezid Sayigh, a Senior Fellow at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, steps in to shed some light.
Sayigh urges the Board of Peace to match its words with actions, cautioning against empty rhetoric that fails to yield tangible results. He also emphasizes the need for a more substantial second phase implementation before proceeding further.
The lack of transparency surrounding these committees has sparked widespread concern among observers who fear it may be used as leverage to manipulate the negotiations. Ultimately, it is unclear what concrete steps Trump and the Board of Peace plan to take to empower this Palestinian technocratic committee and set the stage for a sustainable peace in the region.
A recent announcement of a ceasefire's second phase has raised eyebrows among observers, leaving several pressing questions unanswered. At the forefront is the proposed apolitical governing committee of Palestinian experts and an international "Board of Peace" tasked with overseeing the peace process.
Analysts warn that without concrete details on these key components, the entire endeavor risks being undermined. That's where Yezid Sayigh, a Senior Fellow at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, steps in to shed some light.
Sayigh urges the Board of Peace to match its words with actions, cautioning against empty rhetoric that fails to yield tangible results. He also emphasizes the need for a more substantial second phase implementation before proceeding further.
The lack of transparency surrounding these committees has sparked widespread concern among observers who fear it may be used as leverage to manipulate the negotiations. Ultimately, it is unclear what concrete steps Trump and the Board of Peace plan to take to empower this Palestinian technocratic committee and set the stage for a sustainable peace in the region.