Ex-Fatah Leader Mohammad Dahlan Proposes Post-War Palestinian Democracy with Hamas Inclusion and Elected Parliament

Dahlan's proposed model includes a two-year interim governance by technocrats in both Gaza and West Bank, aiming to reconcile splintered Palestinian factions before proceeding to inclusive elections for a borderless state.

• Ex-Fatah strongman Mohammad Dahlan is proposing a two-year interim governance model for West Bank and Gaza, run by technocrats, following the cessation of Israel's war against Hamas. Post-war, this administration would aim to reconcile the split Palestinian factions and pave the way for elections.
• Dahlan's vision includes elections that would elect a Palestinian parliament to govern both the West Bank and Gaza, abolishing the current Palestinian Authority presidency. He believes Hamas should be included for the governance to be successful.
• After the two-year interim period, Dahlan proposes elections for a Palestinian state, even one without clearly defined borders. He believes that this borderless state could be supported by Arab countries like Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
• Despite the ongoing conflict and the fall of Hamas in the wake of Israel's military campaign, Dahlan is optimistic that the current war could potentially serve as a pathway to a Palestinian state. This is a significant shift from the stagnant peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians in recent years.
• Dahlan denies ambitions for leadership, but his plans could lead to a prime minister-led government as a replacement for the existing Palestinian Authority, which was established under the Oslo Accords in the 1990s. He also dismissed the idea of being installed by Israel to rule Gaza once Israeli troops pull back.

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