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Blinken Unveils Gaza Post-War Plan at Atlantic Council as Ceasefire Talks Reach Final Stages

Jan 14, 2025, 04:11 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken presented a post-war plan for Gaza on Tuesday at the Atlantic Council, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire that appears close to being finalized. His vision for Gaza's future governance and reconstruction includes the involvement of Arab countries and the international community to stabilize the region. The plan proposes that the Palestinian Authority, with international support, should establish an interim administration to manage critical sectors in Gaza. Blinken also suggested the deployment of a temporary security mission comprising forces from partner nations and vetted Palestinian personnel. He stressed that Israel must accept a pathway to a Palestinian state, involving the reunification of Gaza and the West Bank under a reformed Palestinian Authority. Blinken's proposal comes as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the U.S. and Qatar, are reportedly in their final stages, with the U.S. awaiting Hamas's final approval.