The PA’s President, Mahmoud Abbas, has remained adamant that Hamas should not play a role in the governance of post-war Gaza.

Israeli officials attempted to downplay reports of the Palestinian Authority’s role in Gaza and the possibility of a two-state solution that would help normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the PA on Wednesday of attempting to “create a false picture” following reports that the West Bank governors were tapped to supervise the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt,

But in a joint press conference with Italian counterpart, foreign minister says 'pay to slay' policy needs to end, as must incitement, before cooperation can occur