THE GAZA QUESTION ISRAEL'S NEXT GOVERNMENT CANNOT ESCAPE
THE GAZA QUESTION ISRAEL'S NEXT GOVERNMENT CANNOT ESCAPE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 1. The Governance Vacuum: While the military conflict in Gaza dominates headlines, the most critical unresolved issue is the "Day After." There is no clear, legitimate, or viable administrative authority ready to govern Gaza once the fighting subsides, creating a massive security and humanitarian vacuum. 2. The Coalition Trap: Any future Israeli government, regardless of its coalition composition, will be forced to confront the Gaza question. However, far-right factions demand permanent occupation and settlement, while centrist and international partners demand a path to a Palestinian-led civil administration. This creates an irreconcilable political deadlock in Jerusalem. 3. The Humanitarian Time Bomb: The destruction of Gaza's infrastructure, combined with the lack of a governance framework, guarantees a prolonged humanitarian crisis. This instability will inevitably spill over into Israel...