Clashing Visions: Israel and US Divided on Postwar Gaza Governance

Israel and the United States are at odds over conflicting visions for postwar Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel would retain an open-ended security presence in Gaza and impose a buffer zone, ruling out any role for the Palestinian Authority. In contrast, the US has called for a return of the Palestinian Authority and the resumption of peace talks for a two-state solution. The differences between the allies have set the stage for difficult discussions, with the US expressing concerns about the dire humanitarian conditions and civilian death toll in Gaza.