Israel's Gallant reportedly recommends head of Palestinian intelligence to administer Gaza

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly proposed Majed Faraj, the head of the Palestinian Authority's intelligence apparatus, as a potential candidate to temporarily manage the Gaza Strip.

Faraj, a close associate of the PA's President Mahmoud Abbas, has a close working relationship with Israel. He is also in charge of coordinating with Israel's Shin Bet security agency, the CIA, as well as other international intelligence bodies.

He is also considered to be one of the PA figures who could replace Abbas as Palestinian president.

According to Israel's public broadcaster, Kan, Gallant's proposal came in closed-door meetings amid fears that Hamas is regaining a foothold in the Gaza Strip by reportedly taking control of the humanitarian aid entering the enclave.

Al Jazeera, quoting Israeli media, said that Faraj already started working on building an armed force in the south of the Gaza Strip, comprised of families that do not endorse Hamas. The unit will allegedly be tasked with managing aid deliveries from the south to the north of Gaza.