Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated on Monday his rejection of a role for the Palestinian Authority in post-war Gaza governance, at the same time reaffirming his support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for the coastal enclave.
“Just as I have committed to, on the day after the war in Gaza, there will be neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority. I am committed to U.S. President Trump’s plan for the creation of a different Gaza,” the premier said.
This marks his second dismissal on Monday of unconfirmed reports from Arabic media suggesting that Hamas has agreed to transfer control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority as part of negotiations for a “permanent ceasefire.”
Trump’s plan for Gaza envisions relocating its two million residents and undertaking a comprehensive clearing and reconstruction process under U.S. oversight.
