Channel 12 reported that the United Arab Emirates had proposed taking control of Gaza’s civilian administration in a multi-billion-dollar plan coordinated with Israel and the United States. According to officials familiar with the talks, Abu Dhabi offered to assume full responsibility for Gaza’s markets, trade, and logistics, with armed security forces deployed alongside American private security firms to ensure operational stability.

Under the reported plan, all goods entering Gaza would be procured from Israel, and Israeli contractors would manage the implementation of infrastructure projects and distribution networks. Existing distribution points would be converted into centralized logistics hubs intended to feed Gaza’s private sector and support civilian needs. Senior Israeli officials described the proposal as a comprehensive Emirati sponsorship of Gaza’s civilian functions, signaling readiness to enter the territory at full scale.

The proposal, if accurate, echoes elements of the Abraham Accords-era UAE-Israel cooperation and highlights Abu Dhabi’s growing involvement in regional reconstruction initiatives. It also reflects stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and potentially sidelines Qatar’s historical influence over Gaza. The plan raised concerns among Palestinian advocates over sovereignty and the implications of a foreign power assuming broad civilian authority.

Hours after the report, UAE officials denied that it intended to take over governance in Gaza, clarifying that their role remains limited to humanitarian aid and reconstruction support without assuming administrative control. While draft exchanges among the parties were reportedly shared in recent days, no formal agreement has been confirmed, leaving the situation fluid and the claims unverified.

The Channel 12 report underscores the complex dynamics of Gaza reconstruction and foreign involvement, illustrating how Israel, the United States, and regional partners like the UAE are exploring new frameworks for civilian administration, trade oversight, and security coordination, all while navigating the sensitive balance of Palestinian sovereignty and regional diplomacy.