"US Considers Postwar Governance in Gaza, Amidst Hamas Elimination"

The United States is considering various options for governing the Gaza Strip after Israel eliminates Hamas, including the reactivation of Palestinian security forces. The proposal, the first specific indication of Washington's vision for postwar Gaza, aims to transition control and administration of Gaza to the Palestinians. The U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, is scheduled to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss postwar arrangements. However, any role for Palestinian security forces in Gaza is likely to face opposition from Israel, which has expressed reluctance to allow the internationally backed Palestinian Authority to gain a foothold in the territory. The current Israel-Hamas war has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Gaza.