Israel's defense minister says Israel is looking into an alternative local governing body for Gaza, proposing a future beyond Hamas but giving no idea who those challengers might beIsrael seeks a 'governing alternative' to Hamas in Gaza. It's been tried and failed beforeJERUSALEM -- Israel is looking into an alternative local governing body for Gaza, the defense minister said Sunday, proposing a future beyond Hamas but giving no idea who those challengers might be. In the 1970s and ’80s, Israel tried to establish “village leagues,” empowering local Palestinian leaders. Unless Israel maintains a constant presence in Gaza, any “alternative forces” they try to install will be too fragile, he added. The report said Egypt accused Israel of blocking the delivery of badly needed humanitarian aid to Gaza, which Israel denies.

Source: ABC News June 02, 2024 19:57 UTC