The ongoing ceasefire in Gaza has opened discussions on the territory's potential governance models, as various factions vie for power after nearly 16 months of intense conflict. Analysts and politicians are examining four main frameworks that could shape Gaza's future.
Hamas, despite significant military setbacks, remains largely in control of the enclave and aims to solidify its governance. However, the ceasefire agreement includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops, who still maintain control over critical regions, leading some right-wing Israeli leaders to advocate for an expansion of military operations.
One alternative model is being explored by a coalition of foreign security contractors, who have begun managing a checkpoint in northern Gaza with Israeli support, ostensibly as a step towards broader international supervision involving regional Arab states.
Additionally, the Palestinian Authority (PA), which lost control of Gaza in 2007, has recently begun to staff the border crossing with Egypt, collaborating with European security officials in an effort to restore its presence across the region gradually.
These competing visions for governance reflect the complexities of postwar Gaza, as both local and international actors navigate the volatile landscape in search of stability and authority over the area.
Hamas, despite significant military setbacks, remains largely in control of the enclave and aims to solidify its governance. However, the ceasefire agreement includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops, who still maintain control over critical regions, leading some right-wing Israeli leaders to advocate for an expansion of military operations.
One alternative model is being explored by a coalition of foreign security contractors, who have begun managing a checkpoint in northern Gaza with Israeli support, ostensibly as a step towards broader international supervision involving regional Arab states.
Additionally, the Palestinian Authority (PA), which lost control of Gaza in 2007, has recently begun to staff the border crossing with Egypt, collaborating with European security officials in an effort to restore its presence across the region gradually.
These competing visions for governance reflect the complexities of postwar Gaza, as both local and international actors navigate the volatile landscape in search of stability and authority over the area.
