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Source: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjreqedca
Israeli Considerations for Postwar Gaza
(Ynet News) Ron Ben Yishai - Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategic objectives for postwar Gaza include: 1) There will not be an independent Palestinian state made up of the West Bank and Gaza and connected by a land corridor above- or below-ground, which explains the broad rejection of the U.S. call for a role for the revamped Palestinian Authority in the Strip after the war. 2) Gaza would no longer pose a threat to Israel's sovereignty and security and would remain demilitarized and under the security control of Israel, with a secure zone along the border. The civilian administration would no longer educate young Palestinians to seek Israel's destruction. 3) Completely severing any connection with Israel in all civilian spheres so that any hardship in Gaza could not be blamed on Israel. 4) UNRWA must be dismantled, not only in Gaza, but in the West Bank and in neighboring Arab states as well, due to an understanding that preserving the Palestinians' refugee status and their economic dependence on the UN organization encourages resistance to Israel. UNRWA would be replaced first by international and regional humanitarian organizations, until a local civilian administration can be established to meet the needs of the local residents while under the supervision of regional or international partners.