Everyone is planning Gaza’s future. But the governance crisis is now

The article argues that while international actors plan Gaza's post-war future, a governance vacuum has emerged. Israel has blocked the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) from entering, leaving Palestinians without a functioning authority. This has led to fragmented civil services, unpaid salaries, and the rise of armed groups and clans filling the void, creating a crisis of safety and accountability.

The article argues that while international actors plan Gaza's post-war future, a governance vacuum has emerged. Israel has blocked the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) from entering, leaving Palestinians without a functioning authority. This has led to fragmented civil services, unpaid salaries, and the rise of armed groups and clans filling the void, creating a crisis of safety and accountability. The author, Mahmoud Mushtaha, describes receiving calls from Gaza asking for help with medicine, money, and information, and notes that people increasingly ask who is in control and who can protect them. The article cites the death of Qasam Youssef Al-Khawaja on July 18 as an example of resurgent violence amid the breakdown of institutions.

Everyone is planning Gaza’s future. But the governance crisis is now