Deploying an Arab peacekeeping force to Gaza to support a potential new Palestinian State administration in the Strip. US officials emphasize the objective of transforming the PA into a more credible administrator of a prospective Palestinian State. Israeli officials demand reforms in the PA’s education system, contending that it does not foster peace, and advocate for the discontinuation of welfare payments to prisoners convicted of murdering Jews. But since October 7, 2023, Saudi Arabia and the United States have elevated their demands on Israel. They now stipulate that Israel must engage in a process leading to the establishment of a Palestinian State, encompassing Palestinian control of Gaza.

Source: International New York Times January 28, 2024 12:32 UTC