Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Hamas will not be permitted to govern the Gaza Strip once the current conflict ends. Speaking on 13 July, Abbas declared that the militant group must relinquish its weapons to the Palestinian Authority, release all hostages and transition into the political process if it wishes to participate in Gaza’s post-war administration. Abbas’s remarks signal a firm stance from the Palestinian leadership on the future governance of Gaza, underscoring the Authority’s intention to reassert control over the enclave and prevent a return of Hamas’s armed rule. The comments come amid ongoing hostilities and international discussions on post-conflict reconstruction and governance.