Overview

• Hamas has reportedly expressed readiness to transfer governance of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority or another Palestinian entity, pending national and regional agreement.
• The proposal comes as mediators from Egypt and Qatar advance a draft for a five- to seven-year ceasefire, including full Israeli withdrawal and a comprehensive hostage exchange.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected any role for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza’s future administration, complicating negotiations.
• Hamas previously rejected a 45-day ceasefire offer from Israel due to its lack of a war-ending framework, leading to the resumption of Israeli military operations a month ago.
• Gaza remains under severe humanitarian strain as hostilities persist, with international mediators seeking a durable resolution to the conflict.