Responsible Party and Year Completed: The Wilson Centre, 2024
Link: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/publication/plan-postwar-gaza
Status: Completed
Contact: Wilson Centre – [email protected]
Executive Summary:
This plan, to be implemented with the support of the United States and other regional and non-regional states, proposes the establishment of a Multi-National Authority (MNA) overseen by an International Contact Group (ICG) and an international Policing Force. The goal is for the MNA to temporarily administer Gaza, establish security, remove Hamas from civil governance, begin Gaza’s reconstruction, and ultimately transition to local Palestinian governance.
Short term priorities:
- Negotiate an end to hostilities, both locally and comprehensively.
- Mobilize and coordinate activities of international, governmental, and non-governmental agencies and organizations.
- Vet and rebuild a police force and gendarmerie in Gaza with Israeli and U.S. participation.
- Begin the task of physical and social reconstruction.
- Restore Gaza’s educational system by late 2024.
Long term priorities:
- Develop a de-radicalization, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) program.
- Establish effective border security between Gaza and Israel and Gaza and Egypt.
- Address housing needs and reform Gaza’s judicial system.
- Survey damaged buildings and assess reconstruction priorities.
- Set up local councils to rebuild representative governance.
- Transition governance and security responsibilities to local Palestinian entities once they are capable of maintaining order and stability.
Immediate Priorities / Proposed Next Steps:
- Establish a Multi-National Authority (MNA) to administer Gaza.
- Form an International Contact Group (ICG) to oversee the MNA.
- Set up an international Policing Force to maintain security and order.
- Provide immediate humanitarian aid and basic services, including sewer, water, electricity, and medical capabilities.
- Prevent looting and restore essential services.