U.S., Israel discuss interim government in Gaza after Hamas dismantling - Bloomberg
Results depend on developments, including the success of the Israeli army's ground operation
U.S. and Israeli officials have begun discussing the prospects for Gaza after Hamas is ousted from the region. One of the topics of discussion was the possible creation of an interim government with the participation of the UN and Arab states.
Source. Bloomberg writes about this with reference to its sources.
The discussions are at an early stage, and the results depend on developments, including the success of the Israeli army's ground operation. The establishment of the government requires the consent of Arab states in the region, and the discussants are not sure that they will receive unanimous support.
Israeli authorities have repeatedly stated that they do not intend to occupy Gaza. However, it insists that after the October 7 attack on Israel, Hamas's stay in power is unacceptable.
On Friday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant said that after the end of the ground operation, Israel will create a "new security regime" in Gaza and relinquish responsibility for the region.
The United States is concerned that Israel is not paying enough attention to the consequences of the ground operation in Gaza. Washington also fears that an attack on Gaza without a clear goal could escalate the conflict to the level of a regional war.
Joe Biden's administration officials have so far avoided publicly discussing the issue of a new government for Gaza.
"The Palestinian people in Gaza deserve leadership that allows them to live in peace and security," said Jake Sullivan, the US National Security Advisor.
"What the future holds, I'm not in a position to say today. But this is the right question to ask now, as events unfold, because we need to think not only about the short term, but also about the long term," he emphasized.
Background. As it became known today, Hamas militants released two Israeli hostages in response to Israel's delay in launching a ground operation in Gaza.
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