UAE Discusses Formation of Interim Government in Gaza with Washington and Tel Aviv

An Emirati official confirms that the UAE will not participate in any plan that does not include significant reform of the Palestinian Authority, its empowerment, and the establishment of a credible roadmap toward the creation of a Palestinian state.

Informed sources revealed that the UAE is discussing with Israel and the United States the possibility of participating in a temporary administration for the Gaza Strip after the war, until the reformed Palestinian Authority can take over.

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About a dozen foreign diplomats and Western officials told Reuters that these behind-closed-doors discussions, first reported by Reuters, explore the possibility of the UAE, the US, and other countries temporarily overseeing governance, security, and reconstruction in Gaza following the withdrawal of the Israeli army until a Palestinian administration can assume responsibility.

The UAE, a close security partner of the US and one of the few Arab countries with diplomatic ties to Israel, holds some influence over Benjamin Netanyahu‘s government.

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The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the confidential nature of the talks, noted that more than a year into the conflict, Israel has yet to outline its vision for Gaza, and the international community struggles to develop a viable plan.

The ideas emerging from discussions with the UAE lack specifics, have not been formalized into a written plan, nor adopted by any government, diplomats and officials said.

The UAE is advocating for the reform of the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem under an independent Palestinian state, a proposition publicly opposed by Israel.

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An Emirati official told Reuters: “The UAE will not participate in any plan that does not include significant reform of the Palestinian Authority, its empowerment, and the establishment of a credible roadmap towards the creation of a Palestinian state. These elements, currently absent, are essential for the success of any post-conflict plan for Gaza.”

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