Reuters: The UAE is in talks with Israel and the US regarding a temporary administration for Gaza.

Currently, Gaza is partially under the control of Israeli military forces, while Hamas still governs the territory, having taken control since 2007 after winning elections and subsequently suppressing its opponents, including factions of the Palestinian Authority. The Israeli operation has been ongoing since October 7, 2023, as a response to Hamas's attack on Israel. Many towns in Gaza have been devastated, with hundreds of thousands of people forced to flee their homes, and tens of thousands killed or injured.

According to Reuters, a temporary administration could oversee reconstruction efforts in Gaza and ensure security. The establishment of such an administration would require both the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the removal of Hamas's authority over the territory.

Israel, it is noted, still lacks a clear strategy for Gaza's future after the war, although it insists that Hamas should no longer govern the region.

The UAE, one of the few Arab countries with diplomatic ties to Israel, officially advocates for the creation of an independent Palestinian state that would include the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. This idea is supported by the majority of countries worldwide. The establishment of a temporary administration in Gaza is seen by the UAE as a step towards achieving this goal. However, it remains unclear how Hamas would be removed from power. Israel has also not officially expressed agreement with the concept of an independent Palestinian state.

The U.S. State Department has confirmed that Washington is engaged in discussions with several partners regarding Gaza's future, though no details were provided.

Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages taken by Hamas are ongoing, facilitated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. Progress has been reported during these talks; however, an agreement has yet to be reached. Notably, the post-war future of Gaza is not being discussed in these negotiations.