Dear MEPIN Readers,
As Iran fades from the headlines, Gaza and the administration’s new Board of Peace have moved to center stage. Phase Two is now underway, raising critical questions about governance, security, and legitimacy.
In my interview, I explain the emerging structures shaping post-war Gaza, including the Gaza Executive Board, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), and the proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF). I also assess the roles of Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, and Russia, and whether disarmament and tunnel demilitarization—roughly 70% intact—can realistically precede reconstruction.
A recent Wall Street Journal warning is instructive: U.S. engagement with Hamas risks entrenching its power and legitimizing a terrorist organization.
I invite you to watch the interview and share your views on Gaza’s next phase and the new entities shaping it. — Eric