The U.S. is reportedly conducting new contacts aimed at strengthening relations with the Palestinian Authority, addressing these talks alongside Gaza's post-war order, reconstruction plans, and regional normalization. These contacts are part of Washington's broader political initiatives toward the region.
Among the discussions is the option of transferring billions of dollars from Palestinian Authority revenues held by the Israeli occupation to a "Peace Council" established by Washington. This council is expected to oversee the implementation of a twenty-point plan prepared by the U.S.
Governance and Reform Debate for Gaza
The plan reportedly includes granting the Palestinian Authority a role in Gaza's administration once necessary reforms are completed. Within this framework, the parties have also discussed possible arrangements regarding Gaza's governance mechanisms.
Washington is said to favor more limited and flexible formulas over a comprehensive and formal agreement on these issues, with methods such as letter exchanges between parties taking precedence. Thus, negotiations are expected to proceed with a phased framework rather than a binding text.
International File and Settlement Pressure on the Table
Another aspect of the talks involves U.S. expectations for the Palestinian side to halt efforts to expand the issue on international platforms. In return, the Palestinian side demands an end to settlement expansion in the West Bank and prevention of settler violence.
The reopening of the diplomatic mission in Ramallah, which was closed during Donald Trump's first term, is also among the topics discussed.
Revenues, Prisoner Families, and Reform Pressure
One of the main obstacles in the talks is the reform process within the Palestinian Authority. In particular, the regulation of financial transfers to former prisoners and their families is among the contentious issues between the parties.
It was also reported that American and Israeli assessments differ regarding the level of implementation of the desired reforms. This difference is said to directly affect the pace of negotiations.
The contacts appear to be part of a broader political plan linking Gaza's post-war order with regional diplomacy and reconstruction discussions. While Washington aims to integrate the Palestinian Authority more strongly into this new framework, the details of the process remain subject to ongoing negotiations.
