Gaza's Post-War Power Struggle: Netanyahu's Perspective

The question of who will govern Gaza after Israel's military offensive against Hamas remains uncertain. The Palestinian Authority (PA) has been suggested as a potential governing body, but Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas stated that the PA can only assume power in Gaza if a comprehensive political solution is found for the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel does not plan to reoccupy Gaza but emphasized the need for demilitarization, deradicalization, and rebuilding of the territory. The International Crisis Group expressed little hope that the PA could return to Gaza without being treated as an enemy. Hamas officials have rejected the idea of a puppet government and vowed to remain in control. The future governance of Gaza remains uncertain, with potential risks of civil war if an agreement is not reached between the PA and Hamas.