The dilemma of ending the war has reached its most critical juncture

Following the declaration of a cease fire in Gaza, a complex new reality has emerged on the ground regarding the governance of  the Strip. To begin with, the recent American plan for Gaza is marked by ambiguity and the absence of any clear provisions. Consequently, the most serious political and security challenge is the widening gap between the varying frameworks of Israel, the United States, and the international community for postwar governance and the future of Gaza. Israel’s strategic outlook is to retain security control over Gaza and to control its border crossings. The United States’ approach, by contrast,  advocates a gradual Israeli withdrawal under temporary international supervision, until the Palestinian Authority can take over. On the ground, developments indicate […]