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EXCLUSIVE – Israel’s United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon has publicly articulated the Jewish State’s strong objections to the Palestinian Authority’s new proposal for Gaza, referred to as the Relief and Early Recovery Plan.
According to Ambassador Danon, the PA should first confront its issues with Hamas before presenting any plans. He stated, “It would be better if they dealt with terrorism in Judea and Samaria and condemn Hamas.” The terms Judea and Samaria correspond to what is typically known as the West Bank outside Israel.
The PA’s ambitious plan, submitted for evaluation to the U.N. Security Council, spans three phases and is estimated to cost around $3.5 billion. It emphasizes the necessity for an international commitment to terminate the ongoing Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip and proposes longer-term strategic modifications.
The document outlines, “The end of Israel’s occupation of the State of Palestine and the achievement of the two-state solution, as delineated in various U.N. resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, is the only viable path for the State of Palestine and the State of Israel to coexist peacefully and securely.”
In a statement made exclusively to Fox News Digital, Israel’s Mission to the U.N. condemned the PA’s proposal, asserting that it could be interpreted as an attempt to circumvent critical security requirements, including the disarmament of Hamas.
Ambassador Danon criticized the plan, highlighting discrepancies in the PA’s narrative. He noted, “While the Trump administration puts forward plans to change realities in Gaza, such as facilitating the voluntary relocation of its residents to other nations, the Palestinian Authority is presenting an independent reconstruction strategy to the U.N. that neglects any mention of Hamas’s demilitarization or its role in the devastation in Gaza.”
The PA’s proposal also assigns the responsibility of ensuring humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza to Israel, dubbing it the “occupying power.” However, it is vital to remember that Israel unilaterally withdrew from the Gaza Strip in 2005, and Hamas gained control following a 2006 election.
The PA’s focus extends beyond the physical rebuilding of Gaza. The plan includes the creation of a Governmental Emergency Operations Room to oversee this initiative and collaborate with the controversial United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Further complicating the situation, both the PA and UNRWA have faced accusations from Israel of perpetuating terrorist activities and violence.
Ambassador Danon articulated a strong criticism of the PA, asserting, “The Palestinian Authority, which has not yet condemned the atrocities committed on October 7, lacks the moral authority and capability to engage in these discussions. It would have been more beneficial if they had sought to eradicate the toxic culture of incitement and call for an end to the abhorrent terrorism resurfacing in Judea and Samaria.”
A review of the PA’s documents by Fox News Digital revealed no mention of the October 7 attacks or the hostages forcefully taken into Gaza. Conversely, the PA persistently accused Israel of engaging in what it terms “genocidal aggression” towards Gaza.
Interestingly, the PA’s plan notably avoids any reference to Hamas, mirroring the historical friction between the two factions.
Efforts towards reconciliation have not gone unnoticed. In February 2024, Russia made attempts to mediate peace talks between the PA and Hamas. Recently, Hamas urged Russia to convince PA President Mahmoud Abbas to consider forming a unity government for the post-war region of Gaza; however, progress remains elusive.
Despite Israel’s strong opposition to the PA’s proposal, officials acknowledged the uncertain fate of the plan’s acceptance, particularly amid the Trump administration’s evolving policies regarding Gaza.
The geopolitics surrounding Gaza is further complicated by recent statements from leaders. When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington, President Trump indicated a willingness for the U.S. to intervene in Gaza, potentially relocating Palestinians residing there.
The idea of deploying American troops on the ground was put to rest by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. She clarified that President Trump aims to facilitate a deal with regional partners instead.
Before his recent return to the Oval Office, President Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas, declaring there would be “hell to pay” if the hostages were not returned. Several hostages have since been released, with more expected to follow.
Upcoming events include the release of three additional Israeli hostages this Saturday, including American citizen Sagui Dekel Chen.
