Summary
The U.S. announced new plans for Gaza, forming a committee and peace board led by Palestinian technocrats, excluding Hamas and Fatah. Israel supports this approach but faces rejection from Palestinian society, which continues to oppose external control and any integration into Israeli rule. Efforts by Israel to create local leaders aligned with its interests have not succeeded.
Key Facts
- The U.S. envoy announced a second stage of the Gaza ceasefire.
- President Trump's administration proposed a foreign committee to manage Gaza.
- The plan excludes Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, demanding reforms from the latter.
- Israel wants neither Hamas nor Fatah involved in future Gaza governance.
- Palestinian society consistently rejects external control or integration into Israeli systems.
- Attempts by Israel to empower proxy leaders in Gaza have faced resistance.
- Well-known families and clans have publicly condemned collaboration with Israel.
