Gaza's New Peace Plan: A Test of Will for Israel and the US The latest peace plan for Gaza has been met with skepticism by Israel, but it also presents a unique opportunity for the United States to exert its influence on the conflict.
The deal, announced last week, is more detailed and substantive than previous arrangements. One key difference between this new plan and past efforts is Hamas' willingness to disarm.
After years of promoting armed resistance against Israel, the group has agreed to hand over its weapons to a committee of independent technocrats.