GAZA, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian factions and forces said on Monday that they had submitted their official response to the mediators regarding the road map for the second phase presented by Nickolay Mladenov, "high representative for Gaza" of the U.S.-led "Board of Peace."
In a joint statement, the factions said the response was intended to help end the "tragic humanitarian suffering" endured by Gaza residents and halt Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip, while ensuring Israel's adherence to the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
The groups called on mediators and guarantors to ensure Israel fully implements all provisions of the first phase of the agreement "without selectivity or procrastination," including a complete cessation of all military operations and the immediate implementation of the humanitarian protocol to ensure the flow of aid and the opening of all crossings to end the siege.
They also called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the activation of an administrative committee to serve the residents of Gaza, and the immediate launch of the reconstruction plan.
Mladenov unveiled his "Roadmap to Complete the Implementation of President Trump's Gaza Comprehensive Peace Plan" in May on social media. The 15-point roadmap covers issues including security, international stability force and Israeli military withdrawal, and reconstruction.
The meetings among Palestinian factions in Cairo come as the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel is facing setbacks in implementing its key provisions, including disarmament and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
The ceasefire agreement, which took effect in October 2025, included an exchange of prisoners and detainees, the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from some areas during its first phase.
The United States announced in mid-January the start of the second phase of its proposed peace plan, which includes a full Israeli withdrawal, the disarmament of Hamas, the start of reconstruction efforts, and the establishment of a transitional governing body in the Gaza Strip. ■
