Hamas, Fatah discussing the best way to govern Gaza after Israel battle ends

Hamas and the Palestinian social gathering Fatah on Tuesday agreed to create a committee to resolve the best way to govern post-war Gaza collectively.

The query of who will run Gaza after the battle between Israel and Hamas ends has made rounds inside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cupboard in addition to Palestinian political traces.

A ceasefire between the 2 opponents has gained momentum after the US efficiently brokered a truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Final week, a delegation of Hamas went to Cairo to debate the truce negotiations.

What are the phrases of Hamas-Fatah admin?

Underneath the plan to ascertain the post-war administration in Gaza, the committee can be composed of 10 to fifteen non-partisan figures with authority on issues associated to the economic system, training, well being, humanitarian help and reconstruction, based on a draft of the proposal seen by AFP.

The plan wants the approval of Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas.

Following talks in Cairo brokered by Egypt, the 2 rival factions agreed the committee would administer the Palestinian facet of the Rafah checkpoint on the border with Egypt – the territory’s solely crossing not shared with Israel.

Fatah’s delegation, led by central social gathering committee member Azzam al-Ahmad, would return on Tuesday to Ramallah to hunt Abbas’s last approval, negotiators from either side informed AFP.

Netanyahu desires finish of Hamas rule

Final month, Netanyahu made a uncommon journey to Gaza the place he vowed that Hamas would not be capable to rule the area after the battle ends.

Netanyahu additionally mentioned Israel had not given up making an attempt to find the 101 remaining hostages believed to be nonetheless within the enclave and he provided a $5 million reward for the return of every one.

US thinks Palestinians ought to govern Gaza

Alternatively, the US has mentioned that solely Palestinians have the suitable to control post-war Gaza, pushing again towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s concept that Israel can be accountable for safety indefinitely.

“No reoccupation of Gaza after the battle ends. No try and blockade or besiege Gaza. No discount within the territory of Gaza,” Blinken mentioned final month.

He added, “It should embody Palestinian-led governance and Gaza unified with the West Financial institution beneath the Palestinian Authority.”

With inputs from companies