The USA Set to Take on Key Role in Post-War Gaza Administration
The Washington administration is reportedly planning to appoint a security force, led by a “unit commander with Palestinian or Arab country citizenship,” after the end of Israeli occupation in Gaza, according to information from four unnamed US officials. The unit will also include a US civilian advisor, although the location of their jurisdiction has not been determined.
In meetings at the US Department of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the White House, it was suggested that the civilian advisor would work from Sinai or Jordan to avoid giving the impression that the US is controlling the region’s future. The officials claim that confidential documents have been discussed within the administration for months, and the advisor will play a crucial role in preventing chaos in the region.
These allegations are similar to documents leaked by Politico in March, which proposed the creation of the “Gaza Interim Security Mission” (TSMG) after Israeli attacks cease. The mission, consisting of Palestinian and Arab country soldiers, would not be under US command to avoid backlash from the Palestinian people. Instead, a senior officer from Egypt, Palestine, or Israel would lead the TSMG.
A US civilian advisor would serve as the Director General of TSMG to coordinate with Israel, without the US sending troops to Gaza. The mission would focus on humanitarian aid centers initially and gradually expand its responsibilities.
The US State Department Deputy Spokesperson, Vedant Patel, declined to comment on the leaked documents, stating that they do not reflect the department’s official views on the matter.
