Palestinian PM Insists PA Must Govern Gaza Post-War
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa asserted on Wednesday that the Palestinian Authority must be the sole governing power in Gaza once the ongoing war ends. His statement came as negotiations appeared close to securing a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
Speaking at a conference in Norway, Mustafa emphasized the urgent need to finalize a truce in Gaza and permit greater humanitarian aid access for over two million people suffering through 15 months of conflict. Gaza’s future governance has become a central concern, with various parties debating whether Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, or another entity should assume power.
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“While we are waiting for the ceasefire, it is important to stress that it won’t be acceptable for any other entity to govern the Gaza Strip but the legitimate Palestinian leadership and the government of the state of Palestine,” Mustafa said, according to the text of his speech.
He also underlined the significance of Norway’s recognition last year of a Palestinian state under the PA, describing it as a key step toward a two-state solution. However, Israeli authorities have rejected both Hamas and the PA as potential rulers of Gaza, accusing the latter of encouraging violence and cautioning that support for Hamas may overshadow a PA-led government.
