Non-Partisan Independent Govt Should Run Post-War Gaza: Hamas at Ceasefire Talks
Amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, Hamas has put forward a bold proposal for the governance of Gaza and the West Bank post-war. Hossam Badran, a member of Hamas's political bureau, announced on Friday that the Palestinian Islamist movement is advocating for the establishment of a non-partisan national competency government to oversee these regions. According to Badran, Hamas proposes that this independent government, comprising non-partisan figures, manage the administration of Gaza and the West Bank immediately following the war. Emphasizing Palestinian sovereignty over internal matters, Badran asserted that Hamas will not entertain external interference in discussions about Gaza's future after the conflict. The proposal for a non-partisan government was presented during negotiations with mediators, indicating Hamas's readiness to transition governance away from partisan control towards a more inclusive and administrative