Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on Thursday met with United Nations officials and diplomats to present a comprehensive plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, even as uncertainty remains over the Palestinian Authority’s role in governing the territory after the war.

“I would like to believe that 12 months from now, the Palestinian Authority will be fully operational in Gaza,” Mustafa said, speaking just days after a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect.

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has not governed Gaza since 2007, when Hamas seized control of the enclave, though the Ramallah-based administration continues to provide limited services there.

Mustafa said the PA had developed a five-year recovery plan for Gaza, structured in three phases and requiring $65 billion in funding. The plan covers 18 sectors, including housing, education, and governance.

The initiative, he noted, builds on decisions made at a summit of Arab countries held in Cairo in March 2025. He added that “police training programs initiated with Egypt and Jordan are already underway.”

Addressing Palestinian ministers, UN agency heads, and diplomatic representatives from his office in Ramallah, Mustafa said, “Our vision is clear. Gaza shall be rebuilt as an open, connected and thriving part of the State of Palestine.”

He also disclosed that technical talks were ongoing with the European Union on “secure crossing operations, customs systems, and integrated policing units.” The EU remains one of the PA’s largest donors.

Mustafa said the reconstruction effort is designed to pave the way for a unified Palestinian government.

“The process will reinforce the political and territorial unity between Gaza and the West Bank, and contribute to restoring a credible governance framework for the State of Palestine,” he said.

While the US peace framework leaves room for a future Palestinian state and a potential role for the PA, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly opposed the idea of Palestinian statehood and has largely rejected the PA’s return to Gaza governance.

Despite these obstacles, Mustafa said the PA’s roadmap is aimed at ensuring Gaza’s recovery and reintegration into a future Palestinian state.