Ex-Shin Bet Chief: Palestinian Authority Better Than Qatar, Turkey for Gaza Rule
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen, who is also second on Gadi Eisenkot's list, advocated for the Palestinian Authority to have a role in governing Gaza. He stated that any entity not viewing Israel as an enemy should be considered for governance. Cohen believes the PA is a better option for Israel than Qatar or Turkey, despite its current weaknesses.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen supports the Palestinian Authority governing Gaza.
- Cohen is second on Gadi Eisenkot's political list.
- He believes the PA is a better option than Qatar or Turkey for Gaza's future.
- Cohen stated any group not considering Israel an enemy should participate in Gaza's rule.
- He acknowledged the PA's significant failures in the West Bank.
Yoram Cohen, former head of the Shin Bet and the second-highest-ranking official on Gadi Eisenkot's political list, has called for entities that do not consider Israel an enemy to participate in governing Gaza. Speaking at a "Shabbat Culture" event, Cohen stated that any group not defining Israel as an enemy and intending to harm it should be allowed a role in Gaza's future administration.
Cohen specifically endorsed the Palestinian Authority as the preferred option for Israel, despite its acknowledged deep failures and problematic functioning in the West Bank. He argued that even with its weaknesses, the PA is significantly better for Israel's security and political interests than alternatives like Qatar or Turkey.
He acknowledged the PA's loss of control in Gaza and its struggles in the West Bank, but maintained that these shortcomings do not negate its relative advantage over other regional players who might seek influence in the Strip. Cohen's remarks suggest a pragmatic approach to post-conflict governance in Gaza, prioritizing entities that do not pose an existential threat to Israel.
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