Israeli defense minister says Gaza will be governed by Palestinians after war

Palestinians will govern the Gaza Strip after the war with Israel ends, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, Report informs, citing Al Arabiya.

“Palestinians live in Gaza, and therefore Palestinians will govern it in the future. The future Gaza government must grow out of the Gaza Strip,” Gallant said at a press conference.

“At the end of the war, there won’t be a military threat from Gaza. Hamas won’t be able to rule and function as a military force in the Gaza Strip.”