Report: The Palestinian Authority Receives Assurances to Participate in the Management of the Gaza Strip

SadaNews Translation: The Israeli broadcasting authority reported that senior Palestinian officials stated that the Palestinian Authority has received assurances that it will be a key partner in selecting the technocratic committee that will manage the Gaza Strip, as well as its participation in managing the Rafah crossing.

The Israeli broadcasting authority further reported: "Surrounding President Mahmoud Abbas confirmed in closed conversations that they had received promises and guarantees from the parties involved in the negotiations that the Palestinian Authority would enjoy significant authority in managing the Gaza Strip."

The same senior Palestinian officials confirmed that the Palestinian Authority received assurances that it will be a main partner in selecting the technocratic committee to manage the Gaza Strip. They also confirmed that the Palestinian Authority will participate in managing the Rafah crossing when it opens in both directions, according to SadaNews translation.

The broadcasting authority continued: "In this context, Abu Mazen's deputy, Hussein al-Sheikh, is meeting today in Jordan with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who is expected to take over the management of the Gaza Strip after the war ends."

This was exclusively reported by SadaNews yesterday, during which its special sources indicated that Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh is scheduled to meet (today, Sunday) in Jordan with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The same sources added that the meeting will discuss the role of the Palestinian Authority in the upcoming phase in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli broadcasting authority stated, as translated by SadaNews: "An Arab diplomat from one of the intermediary countries declared to Kenneth News last night that preparations have begun for negotiations regarding the next phase of Trump's plan, which pertains to the future of the Gaza Strip and who will govern the areas from which the Israeli Defense Forces withdrew. He added that the agenda includes a proposal to form a Palestinian government in Gaza that does not follow Hamas, which could be assisted by international parties."

The Hebrew report continued: "Arab countries are keen to deploy a Palestinian police force affiliated with the Palestinian Authority, which has received training in both Egypt and Jordan over the past few months. This includes about five thousand policemen to handle public order. The complementary step to this is the deployment of an international and Arab force to assist that Palestinian force."

It added: "Egyptian President Sisi, who is expected to host Trump on Monday to sign the first phase agreement, previously spoke over the weekend about the necessity of deploying international forces in Gaza. At the same time, Sisi and other Arab leaders will seek to persuade Trump to deploy the Palestinian police forces in Gaza."