"US urges Palestinian Authority to lead Gaza, but is it a pipe dream?"

US officials have suggested that the Palestinian Authority (PA) should govern Gaza after Israel eliminates Hamas, but analysts warn that this proposal may be unrealistic and premature. The Biden administration is under pressure for its support of Israel, and pushing for the PA to lead Gaza is seen as a way to shift the focus away from the ongoing conflict. However, bringing the PA back to Gaza would face numerous obstacles, including Israeli opposition. The US and Israel have ruled out dealing with Hamas politically. Critics argue that the US proposal lacks fresh ideas and avoids conflict resolution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the idea, stating that Israel will maintain security control over Gaza. The PA has expressed willingness to return to Gaza as part of a comprehensive political solution, but its shortcomings and isolated leadership make it an unlikely candidate to lead the Palestinian national movement.