As the smoke clears over the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Authority, speaking for the State of Palestine, has announced a bold plan to overhaul its institutions and set the stage for a lasting peace.
In a statement from WAFA, leaders said they will work with the United States, regional partners and international allies to craft a comprehensive agreement to end hostilities. The deal aims to secure humanitarian aid corridors, free hostages and prisoners, and enforce a ceasefire that protects civilians on both sides.
Key to the plan is a strict one-year timeline: within 12 months of the war's official end, the Palestinian Authority promises to:
- Complete political and administrative reforms across the West Bank and Gaza
- Hold presidential and parliamentary elections open to candidates committed to the PLO's platform
- Build a transparent, unified security force under one system and one law
These measures reflect commitments made at the International Conference in New York, where leaders called for renewed legitimacy and democratic accountability in Palestinian institutions. Authorities say the reforms will curb unilateral actions that breach international law, unblock withheld tax revenues and pave the way for a full Israeli withdrawal1 crucial steps toward a two-state solution.
"We have affirmed our desire for a modern, democratic, and non-militarized Palestinian state, committed to pluralism and the peaceful transfer of power," the statement reads.
Earlier, the United States announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a U.S.-backed proposal for Gaza, which Hamas plans to review with "sincere intent." The coming weeks will test whether these pledges can translate into a durable truce and a roadmap to justice for millions on both sides of the conflict.
For young global citizens and changemakers, this moment is a stark reminder that conflict resolution demands bold political will, robust international cooperation and an unwavering commitment to reform. The Palestinian Authority's one-year pledge will be on the world stage1 and the clock is ticking.
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Palestinian Authority pledges reforms within a year after Gaza war end
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