International Administration of Gaza: Palestinian Rejection and Israeli Fears

In the midst of a rapidly evolving international discussion about what they call the 'next day' after the war in Gaza, a scenario flavored with guardianship and colonialism is being proposed, which involves establishing a transitional administration for the sector under the name 'International Transitional Authority in Gaza.' The White House embodied this proposal within a plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on September 29, 2025, which is based on an international oversight council chaired by him, including figures such as his son-in-law Jared Kushner and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The idea comes as part of unofficial proposals so far, and no official entity, whether Palestinian, Israeli, or international, has announced its adoption or commencement of implementation, while opinions from those concerned with the plan and their stance on it have emerged. The Palestinian Authority announced its rejection of any guardianship or international administration over Gaza, as President Mahmoud Abbas stated during his meeting with Blair in Amman that the only viable solution is 'Israel's complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, enabling the State of Palestine to assume full responsibilities in the sector, with effective Arab and international support.'

Abbas stated - according to what was reported by the Palestinian News Agency (Wafa) - that sovereignty over the Gaza Strip belongs to the State of Palestine, and that 'the connection between the West Bank and Gaza Strip must be made through Palestinian laws and governmental institutions, and by a Palestinian administrative committee and unified Palestinian security forces, within a single system and law, with Arab and international support.' The leadership of the Authority fears that the formation of a technocratic government under external supervision will diminish its political influence and erode its legitimacy in the eyes of the people and the international community, especially if this government appears to be a real alternative to the internationally recognized institutions of the Authority.