US Security Adviser’s Meeting with Palestinian President Abbas on Gaza’s Postwar Security

The meeting is to discuss postwar arrangements for Gaza, including a proposal to reactivate Palestinian security forces in the region, which were previously ousted by Hamas in 2007.

Israel strongly opposes this idea, insisting on maintaining a significant security presence in Gaza and rejecting any postwar role for the Palestinian Authority in the territory.

The conflict, triggered by a Hamas attack on Israel, has led to significant destruction in northern Gaza, displacing 80% of the region’s 2.3 million population and escalating a humanitarian crisis.

While the U.S. continues to support Israel with weapons and diplomatic backing, there is growing unease in the Biden administration about civilian casualties and the future plans for Gaza.

The Israeli offensive has resulted in over 18,700 Palestinian deaths, with thousands missing. Communications in Gaza are disrupted, and Israeli airstrikes continue to target the region.

The Israeli populace largely supports the war, viewing it as necessary to prevent attacks like the one on Oct. 7, which resulted in significant civilian casualties.

While support for Hamas has increased in the West Bank and slightly in Gaza, a majority of Palestinians do not endorse Hamas, as indicated by recent polls.

The discussions are likely to focus on the role of Palestinian Authority security forces in postwar Gaza and the broader vision for establishing peace and security in the region.