Graham Opposes Palestinian Authority Governing Gaza, Aligns with Netanyahu

Senator insists on destruction of Hamas, criticizes Palestinian Authority for corruption, and vows not to send American aid to a Palestine governed by either entity.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has voiced his opposition to the Biden administration's belief that the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza once the war is over, stating that he would not invest in a future Palestine governed by either the Palestinian Authority or Hamas.
Graham's stance aligns with that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has also publicly disagreed with the Biden administration's position.
Graham has criticized the Palestinian Authority for being corrupt and has stated that the destruction of Hamas is non-negotiable.
Netanyahu's national security adviser has indicated that Israel is aware of the international community's desire to integrate the Palestinian Authority post-Hamas, but insists that this would require a fundamental reform of the Palestinian Authority.
Graham has stated that he would not send any American aid to a Palestine governed by either Hamas or the Palestinian Authority.