Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed his plan for Gaza in the aftermath of the war, though it was quickly denounced by the Palestinian Authority.
Netanyahu presented his plan to members of Israel’s Security Cabinet on Thursday. His plan includes Israel maintaining security control of the West Bank and Gaza, the Palestinian territories, despite international calls for the creation of a Palestinian state, according to Reuters.
A major component of his proposal is his rejection of the “unilateral recognition” of a Palestinian state, and it noted statehood would be achieved through direct negotiations between Israel and Palestinians.
However, it did not specify with whom the Israelis would negotiate, which remains a significant unknown. The United States has urged for a “revitalized” Palestinian Authority to lead Gaza, in addition to the West Bank, as
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