Post-War Gaza Will Need Arab Support, says Netanyahu

In a recent interview with the Washington-based news site Punchbowl, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined his vision for the future of the Gaza Strip after the current conflict ends. Netanyahu emphasized the need for a multi-faceted approach to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.

Netanyahu highlighted the importance of sustained demilitarization, stating that Israel must take the lead in preventing any resurgence of terrorist activities. “I think we’re going to have to have sustained demilitarization, which can only be done by Israel against any resurgent terrorist effort,” he said.

The Israeli Prime Minister also stressed the necessity of establishing a civilian administration to manage both humanitarian aid distribution and civil governance in Gaza. He suggested that this administration should be supported by an inter-Arab coalition. “That has to be done, I think best done, with the cooperation of an inter-Arab sponsorship and assistance by Arab countries,” Netanyahu explained.

What else did the Israeli PM say?

In addition to these measures, Netanyahu proposed a deradicalization process aimed at educating Palestinians towards a more peaceful and hopeful future. He expressed the need to counteract extremist ideologies that promote violence and hatred. According to Netanyahu, it is essential to teach Palestinians “a different future than the one of annihilating Israel and killing every Jew on the planet.”

Netanyahu also called for an international effort to rebuild Gaza, emphasizing the role of the global community in the reconstruction process. This effort would aim to restore infrastructure and improve living conditions for the people of Gaza.