Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Unveils Plan for Post-War Administration of Gaza Strip
Tel-Aviv, Israel: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant presented his plan for the post-war administration of the Gaza Strip on Thursday, stating that neither Hamas nor Israel would govern the Palestinian territory after hostilities there conclude.
The plan, which Gallant outlined to the press before submitting it to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet, calls for Israel to continue its war in the territory until it has secured the return of hostages taken on October 7, dismantled Hamas’s “military and governing capabilities,” and removed any remaining military threats.
Following this, a new phase would begin, during which “Hamas will not control Gaza and will not pose a security threat to the citizens of Israel,” with local Palestinian bodies assuming the territory’s governance. The plan also states that Israel would reserve its right to operate inside the territory, but there would be “no Israeli civilian presence in the Gaza Strip after the goals of the war have been achieved.”
However, the plan has drawn criticism from some Israeli officials, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calling for Israeli settlers to return to the territory and for a “solution to encourage the emigration” of Gaza’s Palestinian population. These calls have been condemned by Arab states and the United States.
Washington has suggested that Gaza be governed by a “revitalized” Palestinian Authority, based in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian Authority prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh emphasized the need for a political solution for all of Palestine, not just Gaza, in an interview with the Financial Times.
Gallant’s plan comes ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is traveling to the Middle East to press for more humanitarian aid for Gaza and to prevent any regional escalation of the conflict.
The “day after” the war in Gaza still remains unclear, with disagreement over the governance and future of the territory persisting. As the situation continues to evolve, the eyes of the international community remain on the region, waiting to see what path will be taken to bring stability and peace to Gaza.
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