Blinken Pushes for Gaza Reconstruction Plan as Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Nears

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Blinken Pushes for Gaza Reconstruction Plan as Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Nears
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Blinken advocates for a post-war plan for Gaza, emphasizing its importance for lasting peace and outlining its key elements.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a last-minute plea on Tuesday for a plan outlining the post-war reconstruction and governance of Gaza , as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be nearing completion. Blinken passionately advocated for the proposal, which has been in development for a year, emphasizing its importance for a lasting peace during a speech at the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based think tank.

\'We have a responsibility to ensure that the strategic gains of the last 15 months endure and lay the foundation for a better future,' Blinken stated. 'All too often, in the Middle East, we’ve seen how the shoes of one dictator can be filled by another, or give way to conflict and chaos.' \Blinken outlined the plan, which he had previously mentioned, envisioning the Palestinian Authority inviting 'international partners' to establish an interim governing authority responsible for critical services and overseeing the territory. He added that other partners, particularly Arab states, would provide security forces in the short term. This security mission, he explained, would be contingent upon a path toward an independent Palestinian state uniting Gaza and the West Bank. It would be tasked with creating 'a secure environment for humanitarian and reconstruction efforts and ensuring border security,' he said. \The concept of a Palestinian state, which Israel has rejected, has emerged as a major obstacle. Simultaneously, Blinken announced that the US would spearhead a new initiative to train, equip, and vet a Palestinian-led security force for Gaza, focusing on law and order. This force would eventually replace the interim mission. Blinken and his top aides have spent months attempting to persuade Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Gulf Arab nations to support the plan. This plan details how Gaza would be governed without Hamas controlling the territory, which has been devastated by the war that began in October 2023 following the militant group's attack within Israel. \Initially, the efforts encountered resistance. Israel objected to calls for its complete withdrawal from Gaza, while the Palestinian Authority hesitated to accept a leading role in governance. Arab nations insisted that a ceasefire must be secured before discussing a 'day after' plan. However, Blinken, during several trips to the region since last January, successfully gained the support of the Gulf Arab states, many of whom would be expected to contribute to the reconstruction costs.

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