Report: Former PA Official Being Considered for Postwar Gaza Governor
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Though it must go through many changes beforehand, the only viable Palestinian political entity capable of governing Gaza after the war is Mahmoud Abbas' PA. Everyone can agree that the PA has many issues that must be urgently fixed, namely, its corruption and Abbas' weakness. Nonetheless, the PA is the obvious choice for Gaza's postwar governance, as Israel will need Palestinian partners to administer the strip. The only reason Netanyahu is against the PA taking over Gaza is that it contradicts his annexationist agenda.
Pro-Israel narrative
Neither Hamas nor the PA can govern Gaza after the war. However, Palestinian figures like Hulileh may prove to be useful in the strip's postwar administration. Granted, Hulileh has said he can only assume the role of the strip's governor in the context of a permanent end to the war, which is still being debated. Still, Palestinian figures that are independent of Hamas and the PA are the best option for governing Gaza.
Pro-Palestine narrative
These postwar plans are very clearly not feasible and are only meant to bide time as Netanyahu tries to maneuver politically. The lobbyist backing Hulileh is infamous for his shady dealings, and one should be rather skeptical of a Palestinian figure who is supported by a man who is often referred to as "the warlords' favorite lobbyist." Indeed, Israel had done everything it could to continue its genocidal policies in Gaza and prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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