Watan-As the war in the Gaza Strip continues, questions about the future of the region after the end of military operations are increasing, as well as whether a political agreement on its governance will be reached. The Palestinian Authority, led by Mahmoud Abbas, has firmly rejected the formation of a joint committee with Hamas to manage Gaza after the war, according to reports by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority. The Palestinian Authority insisted on being the sole entity responsible for governance and administration, a stance that has sparked widespread debate.
According to Egyptian sources, the Palestinian Authority is engaged in intensive talks with the administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the situation in Gaza. Despite Egyptian mediation efforts to convince the authority to agree to a joint civilian administration, all attempts have failed, potentially complicating the political landscape further.
A delegation from the Palestinian Authority, headed by Rawhi Fattouh, recently visited Cairo to discuss these issues, but no final agreement was reached. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made statements regarding the post-war phase, confirming that an interim body would govern the Strip temporarily before handing it over to the Palestinian Authority. However, Blinken did not specify whether the current authority under Abbas would assume control, noting that a “reform process” would be implemented concerning the authority’s structure in the coming period.
The recent developments reflect a deep political division between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, which threatens to delay any lasting political solutions. Moreover, the uncertainty surrounding the roles of the United States and Israel in reshaping the authority raises questions about the extent of Palestinian decision-making independence in the future.
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