Gaza City – In a significant development for Palestinian governance, negotiators from Hamas and Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah party have reached a preliminary agreement to establish a joint administration in post-war Gaza.
The agreement, disclosed by sources close to the talks, outlines the formation of a committee consisting of 10 to 15 non-partisan figures. This body will oversee critical sectors including the economy, education, health, humanitarian aid, and the reconstruction of Gaza.
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This move comes despite previous statements from Israel, which has explicitly opposed any governance role for both Hamas and Fatah in Gaza following the conflict. The formation of this committee aims to provide a unified Palestinian approach to governance and aid distribution in the region.
The agreement marks a potential shift in the political landscape of Gaza, aiming for stability and cooperation between the two major Palestinian factions. The details of how this committee will operate in practice, especially in light of external geopolitical pressures, remain to be seen. Further discussions are expected to refine the committee’s mandate and operational framework.
Key Points:
- Agreement Reached: Hamas and Fatah have agreed to form a committee to jointly administer post-war Gaza.
- Committee Composition: The committee will consist of 10 to 15 non-partisan figures.
- Responsibilities: The committee will have authority over significant sectors including:
- Economy
- Education
- Health
- Humanitarian aid
- Reconstruction efforts
- Previous Israeli Stance: Israel has previously expressed opposition to any post-war governance role for both Hamas and Fatah in Gaza.
- Implications: This agreement signifies a potential shift towards unity in Palestinian governance, despite external opposition, aiming to address the needs of Gaza post-conflict.
