An Emirates cargo plane filled with aid for Gaza departed from Dubai, touching down at the Egypt-Gaza border. However, the Palestinian Authority rejects Emirati involvement in Gaza post-conflict, citing concerns about interference in internal affairs and lack of Palestinian sovereignty. The rejection was made known to the US, underlining a preference for unified Palestinian territories under PLO leadership.
The Emirati plan for Gaza, obtained by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, aims to address the humanitarian crisis, establish governance, and prepare for reunification with the West Bank. The plan hinges on PA reforms, Israeli concessions, and a two-state solution progress. It proposes an International Interim Mission deployment to oversee security in Gaza, with Arab forces potentially involved. Through a Steering Committee and Gaza Committee, the plan outlines reconstruction efforts, Palestinian reconciliation efforts, and compliance with existing agreements.
Initial steps entail forming a new PA government, appointing a Prime Minister, requesting an international mission, initiating reconstruction, and stabilizing governance for increased PA authority in Gaza.