The Palestinian Authority is the official governing body of the Palestinian territories and is recognized by all countries that recognize a Palestinian state.
Based in Ramallah, it is currently run by President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah Party.
Dermer also reportedly said defeating Hamas could lead to peace with Palestinians.
Egypt will train Palestinian police to enforce security in Gaza as part of a reconstruction plan, aligning with the Palestinian Authority on governance efforts.
"We will not allow the Palestinian Authority to continue rewarding terrorists for murdering and harming Israeli citizens," Katz said.
“We have to say, ‘This is our state. We will stay here forever, and this is part of the State of Israel,'" Ganz said.
"In the next 50 years, you will not find one Israeli leader that will propose to you what I propose to you now," Olmert was cited as saying by the BBC.
Security Cabinet warns that the PA’s terror stipends will continue under a new system despite claims of reform.
Trump administration cuts all aid for Palestinian security forces, delaying key training programs.
A majority of Israelis oppose integrating the Palestinian Authority into any Gaza agreement, including 56% of Israeli-Arabs.
Fatah spokesperson Maher al-Namoura says the Palestinian Authority is ready to govern and rebuild Gaza as ceasefire talks and discussions on the strip’s future continue.
Hamas also expressed willingness to hand Gaza to the Palestinian Authority and denied requesting Hezbollah's help in the war.