Here are Thursday’s latest updates from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and the Middle East.
■ U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the launch of phase two of the Gaza cease-fire deal and the establishment of a Palestinian technocratic committee in a post on X.
■ The Palestinian Presidency said it supports the establishment of the Trump-led Board of Peace, and the technocratic committee set to oversee day-to-day life in the enclave.
■ Qatar has confirmed that “certain personnel” have left the U.S. military’s Al Udeid Air Base, citing regional tensions. The United States is withdrawing personnel from key bases in the region as a precaution.
■ Iran’s judiciary head signaled there would be fast trials and executions ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump.
■ Diplomats have sought guarantees from Hezbollah that it would not take military action if the United States or Israel carried out an attack on Iran.
■ Israel Police raided the Shuafat refugee camp in East Jerusalem, during which an officer issued a warning over a loudspeaker, threatening anyone who resisted.