In mid-January 2026, the NCAG emerged as the emblem of a new phase, supposed to steer the besieged Strip from a fragile ceasefire toward post-war management; however, "Israel" has other plans.

Gaza faces a pivotal moment as the ceasefire enters its second phase, bringing with it a host of complex issues, chief among them the disarmament of Palestinian factions and the withdrawal of the Israeli Occupation from the territory.

As part of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 16, 2026, the appointment of General Jasper Jeffers to lead the newly established International Stabilization Force in the Gaza Strip.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Sudanese politician Mohamed Abu Zeid warns that the RSF threatens Sudan and its neighbors Libya, Algeria, and Egypt, blasts the UAE for backing the militia, and calls for urgent international action as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

The network of militias collaborating with the Israeli Occupation in Gaza is unraveling at an alarming pace, as cracks widen within their ranks.