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Who will run Gaza after the war?
Dec 5, 2023
Michael Birnbaum, a reporter covering the State Department, discusses the post-war future of Gaza. Topics include the challenges of governing Gaza, the role of Hamas vs. the Palestinian Authority, potential actors for governing Gaza, and the need for governance reform.
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- The United States is looking for a concrete plan for the post-war period in Gaza, favoring the Palestinian Authority to take over despite their controversial reputation.
- Hamas, the current governing entity in Gaza, is deeply integrated into society and runs everything from security services to infrastructure, but the Palestinian Authority is seen as more moderate and cooperative with Israel.
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The US's concern about Gaza's future governance
The US is deeply concerned about the future governance of Gaza and is looking for a concrete plan for the post-war period. They want to address questions like who will maintain security, keep basic services running, and rebuild the territory. The US prefers the Palestinian Authority to take over, despite their controversial and ineffective reputation. They don't want Hamas to return to power but are aware of the Palestinian Authority's flaws. The US aims to start discussions on Gaza's future leadership, although concrete answers are still lacking.
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