Israeli leaders are divided over the governance of post-war Gaza, according to an article by The Economic Times [5edec5e3]. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the idea of post-war Palestinian leadership in Gaza, causing a rift among top politicians [5edec5e3]. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant criticized Netanyahu for failing to rule out an Israeli government in Gaza after the war [5edec5e3]. The lack of clarity on post-war governance benefits Hamas, who insists on its involvement [5edec5e3]. The Israeli army has been battling Hamas militants in Gaza for over seven months and has faced pressure from Iran-backed Hezbollah forces along the northern border with Lebanon [5edec5e3].
The division among Israeli leaders regarding post-war Gaza governance adds a layer of complexity to the situation. While Likud MK Danny Danon's five-point plan focuses on demilitarization, border security, and economic rehabilitation, the disagreement within the Israeli government raises questions about the political future of Gaza. Netanyahu's rejection of post-war Palestinian leadership in Gaza indicates a different approach to governance, which may impact the implementation of Danon's plan. The lack of clarity on post-war governance also plays into the hands of Hamas, who seeks to maintain its involvement in Gaza. The ongoing battles with Hamas militants and pressure from Hezbollah forces further complicate the situation, highlighting the need for a unified and strategic approach to address the challenges faced by Israel. The resolution of these internal divisions and the establishment of a clear post-war governance plan will be crucial in achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
In a recent development, Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commit to an agreed vision for the Gaza conflict that would include stipulating who might rule the territory after the war with Hamas [af9e4b0c]. Gantz wants the war cabinet to form a six-point plan by June 8, and if his expectations are not met, he will withdraw his centrist party from the conservative premier's broadened emergency coalition [af9e4b0c]. Gantz's challenge could increase strains on an increasingly unwieldy wartime government. Netanyahu appears outflanked in his own inner war cabinet, where he, Gantz, and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant alone have votes [af9e4b0c]. Gantz's proposed plan includes bringing a temporary U.S.-European-Arab-Palestinian system of civil administration for Gaza while Israel retains security control and instituting equitable national service for all Israelis, including ultra-Orthodox Jews [af9e4b0c].
This new development highlights the growing tensions within the Israeli government regarding post-war Gaza governance. Gantz's demand for a day-after plan and his threat to quit the cabinet if his expectations are not met further exacerbate the divisions among Israeli leaders. The proposed plan, which includes a temporary civil administration for Gaza and equitable national service, presents a different approach to governance compared to Netanyahu's rejection of post-war Palestinian leadership. The outcome of this power struggle within the Israeli government will have significant implications for the political future of Gaza and the prospects for lasting peace in the region.