Israel’s government is objecting to a White House announcement about leaders overseeing the next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire enters its challenging second phase. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Saturday the Gaza executive committee was not coordinated with Israel. It's rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington. The executive committee includes a mix of international figures but no Israeli officials. One member is the foreign minister of Turkey, which has a strained relationship with Israel but good relations with Hamas. The ceasefire's second phase focuses on deployment of an international security force, disarmament of Hamas and reconstruction.
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