Israeli media reports revealed that the Palestinian Authority secretly submitted a plan to the U.S. administration, consisting of about 100 pages detailing the control of the Gaza Strip after the end of the war. The plan aims to allow Palestinian ministries to operate in the area after Israel's withdrawal, utilizing 12,000 employees whose salaries would be paid by the Authority.
According to an analysis by Yehuda Yaari, an Arab affairs expert for Channel 12 in Israel, the plan highlights "the need for international support in debris removal, reconstruction, and the establishment of electrical and communications networks." However, the plan does not clarify how Hamas will be prevented from rebuilding its military strength, how to stop gunfire towards Israel from Gaza, or propose solutions to prevent smuggling operations through the Philadelphia Corridor and the Rafah Crossing, which cause concerns for Israel.
Additionally, the plan does not address who will take responsibility for security in the region and emphasizes the necessity of international support in police and security issues. It does not mention any type of international presence in Gaza following the conclusion of the war, nor does it discuss the future of Hamas in the region.
According to the source, some officials in the U.S. administration rejected the document prepared by a team around Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. On Friday, Fatah spokesman Jamal Nazzal told “Sky News Arabia” that the Palestinian Authority has presented its plans for involvement in Gaza the following day, indicating that “the only obstacle is Israel’s refusal.”
The issue of the post-war situation in Gaza has become a significant point of contention. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that there is no point in discussing the future administration of the Gaza Strip until Hamas is eliminated. He added that "talks about the day after, as long as Hamas remains as is, will only be empty words." However, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant holds a different view, rejecting military or civilian "control" by Israel over Gaza after the war and calling for a Palestinian alternative to Hamas to govern the area.
