Hussein al-Sheikh, a senior official from the Palestinian Authority, met with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and a United States representative in Ramallah to discuss the future governance of the Gaza Strip after the current conflict ends. The talks centered on the implementation of a recent United Nations Security Council resolution and the Palestinian Authority's desire to play a leading role in Gaza's administration. Al-Sheikh expressed appreciation for international efforts that have helped maintain the ceasefire, facilitated humanitarian aid, and initiated reconstruction in Gaza.