• Israeli plans for the governance of Gaza post-war are debated internally and have global implications.
  • Alternatives range from continuation of Hamas rule, Palestinian Authority (PA) takeover, international supervision, to Israeli control.
  • Some in Israel call for an Israeli resettlement in the Gaza Strip.
  • The fourth option–Israel taking control–is reportedly not on the agenda according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • Foreign Affairs suggests the Palestinian Authority as a potential ruler of post-war Gaza, despite its legitimacy issues amidst Palestinians due to perceived corruption and complicity with Israel.
  • Al Jazeera outlines various Israeli and Western proposals for Gaza’s future, including Palestinian migration, which faces Arab and regional opposition.
  • Algemiener also mentions a plan for voluntary resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza, gaining traction among some Israeli officials, with global opposition voiced by the US and France.
  • The Wall Street Journal highlights concerns over how to proceed after a war without Hamas in power, discussing issues like resettlement and rebuilding civil society.
  • Alhurra details Egypt’s three-stage proposal for ending the conflict, calling for concessions from both sides and the possibility of Hamas relinquishing power for a lasting ceasefire.
  • An Algemeiner report claims that Western and Arab nations need to assume control in Gaza and nurture civil society before conducting elections.

Why is this important?

  • Impacts future governance and stability of Gaza Strip:
  • Determines political landscape post-conflict
  • Influences regional security and potential peace processes
  • Affects the lives of millions of Palestinians:
  • Directly relates to humanitarian issues
  • Decides on potential resettlement and reconstruction efforts
  • Shapes international relations:
  • Involves commitments and responses from global powers like the US and regions like Egypt and Saudi Arabia
  • Raises concerns about Israel’s international legitimacy and potential legal battles in international courts

Sources:

  • Israel Hayom [Hebrew]
  • Foreign Affairs [English]
  • The Atlantic [English]
  • Al Jazeera [Arabic]
  • The Wall Street Journal [English]
  • Alhurra [Arabic]
  • Algemiener [English]

Links:

https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/defense/article/15048978
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/can-palestinian-authority-govern-gaza
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2023/12/plan-day-after-gaza-israel-palestinian-peace/676326/
https://www.aljazeera.net/news/2023/11/22/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%84-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A1-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A3-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-dictator-cant-bring-peace-to-gaza-day-after-hamas-war-37d2e038
https://www.alhurra.com/israel-hamas-war/2023/12/27/%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%87%D9%8A-%D9%85%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%BA%D8%B2%D8%A9%D8%9F
https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/geopolitics/article/15040707
https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/01/03/israel-considers-plans-day-after-gaza-war-without-hamas/