{"id":65427,"date":"2026-07-26T13:08:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T17:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/gaza-peace-council-chairman-signals-shift-to-implementation-of-20-point-roadmap\/65427\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T13:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T17:08:12","slug":"gaza-peace-council-chairman-signals-shift-to-implementation-of-20-point-roadmap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/gaza-peace-council-chairman-signals-shift-to-implementation-of-20-point-roadmap\/65427\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaza Peace Council Chairman Signals Shift to Implementation of 20-Point Roadmap"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Israeli Security Cabinet approves legal immunity for the International Stabilization Force (ISF)<\/strong>, clearing a critical hurdle for the deployment of approximately <strong>200 troops<\/strong> from &quot;friendly&quot; nations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Board of Peace (BoP) Chairman<\/strong> confirms the focus has shifted to the immediate implementation of the <strong>20-point Gaza plan<\/strong>, including a <strong>15-point roadmap<\/strong> presented by regional mediators.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pilot reconstruction phase to launch in Rafah<\/strong>, involving the construction of temporary housing and restoration of basic services in areas outside of Hamas control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Israel maintains the &quot;Yellow Line&quot; military boundary<\/strong>, insisting on full demilitarization of the Gaza Strip before any further IDF withdrawals are considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Chairman of the Gaza Peace Council (also known as the Board of Peace) announced on <strong>July 26, 2026<\/strong>, that international efforts are now strictly focused on the operational execution of the <strong>Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict<\/strong>. This statement follows the Israeli Security Cabinet&#39;s pivotal decision to grant legal immunity to the <strong>International Stabilization Force (ISF)<\/strong> under the &quot;Immunities for International Organizations&quot; law. The ISF is expected to operate in full coordination with the Israel Defense Forces (<strong>IDF<\/strong>) to monitor the ceasefire and oversee humanitarian transitions.<\/p>\n<p>The implementation phase centers on a <strong>15-point roadmap<\/strong> developed by the BoP in conjunction with mediators from the <strong>United States<\/strong>, <strong>Egypt<\/strong>, <strong>Qatar<\/strong>, and <strong>Turkey<\/strong>. A key component of this roadmap is the &quot;pilot phase&quot; in <strong>Rafah<\/strong>, where temporary structures will be erected to house displaced residents and provide a secure environment for humanitarian aid distribution. This pilot project is designed to test the viability of the <strong>National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)<\/strong>, a technocratic governing body led by <strong>Dr. Ali Sha&#39;ath<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the diplomatic progress, significant security challenges remain as the plan enters its second phase. The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister <strong>Benjamin Netanyahu<\/strong>, has emphasized that any entry of ISF personnel requires specific, case-by-case approval from top cabinet officials. Furthermore, the <strong>IDF<\/strong> will continue to hold its positions along the designated <strong>Yellow Line<\/strong>, as the transition to full civilian governance remains contingent on the complete disarmament of Hamas\u2014a condition the group has reportedly resisted.<\/p>\n<p>Financial mobilization for the reconstruction effort is also scaling up, with the <strong>World Bank<\/strong> estimating total costs could exceed <strong>$70 billion<\/strong>. To date, the <strong>Board of Peace<\/strong> has secured approximately <strong>$17 billion<\/strong> in pledges, including <strong>$10 billion<\/strong> from the <strong>United States<\/strong> and <strong>$1.2 billion<\/strong> each from <strong>Kuwait<\/strong> and the <strong>United Arab Emirates<\/strong>. These funds are earmarked for large-scale infrastructure projects and the stabilization of daily life as the region moves toward what mediators hope will be a lasting peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Israeli Security Cabinet approves legal immunity for the International Stabilization Force (ISF), clearing a critical hurdle for the 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