Palestinian Authority wants to control Gaza without Hamas, Egyptian source claims – Israel News

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The Palestinian Authority (PA) is determined to rule the Gaza Strip without Hamas, an Egyptian source familiar with the matter told Israel’s public broadcaster KAN on Tuesday.

According to the report, the PA was in contact with the incoming Trump administration on the subject.

Egypt has been conducting negotiations between the two parties in an attempt to reach an agreement on the civilian administration of Gaza after the war.

Distrust of Hamas

The source also told KAN that the Egyptian attempts have failed to persuade the PA to form a joint committee with Hamas.

Illustrative image of Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas. (credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA, zmotions/Shutterstock)

According to the report, the PA’s rejection stems from a lack of trust in Hamas and the terrorist group’s attempts to destabilize the West Bank.

On Tuesday, Walla reported, citing three US officials, that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to present his day-by-day plan for the Gaza Strip later in the day.

According to the report, the plan is expected to include a proposed alternative to Hamas rule that would involve the Palestinian Authority and Arab states.