US Urges Israel to Develop a Clear Plan for Gaza's Future Amidst Potential Power Vacuum
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for a clear plan for Gaza's future as Israel and the US do not support Hamas governance and cannot have anarchy or chaos in the region.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people on October 7, and Blinken emphasized that neither Hamas rule nor Israeli occupation is acceptable.
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has been in talks with Israel's Arab neighbors regarding a post-conflict plan for Gaza following Israel's pledge to remove Hamas from the Palestinian enclave over seven months ago.
However, Israel insists on maintaining overall security control and has resisted proposals for the Palestinian Authority, which governs in the West Bank, to take charge.
Blinken urged Israel to focus on the future and present a clear and concrete plan for the region.