JERUSALEM, Sept 19 (Reuters) — The United States has held exploratory talks with Gulf Arab states over the possibility of them administering Gaza once the war ends, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee told Reuters on Friday.
Huckabee said discussions have included the idea of an interim governing arrangement involving Gulf states, with Washington potentially playing a supervisory role. Any decision on a long-term structure would come later.
“It’s a discussion. It’s not something that has been accepted by the administration, by Israel, by anyone. I’m not familiar with anything that is ready for signature,” Huckabee said.
Nearly two years into the conflict, Israel has yet to outline a clear plan for Gaza’s governance. However, there is broad international agreement that Hamas, severely weakened by Israel’s military campaign and blockade, cannot remain in power.
