What do we know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?
Al JazeeraJAN 17
US, Israel Reject Egypt's Gaza Reconstruction Plan
Above: Displaced Palestinian families travel on a makeshift cart through the devastated streets as they struggle to meet their water needs by filling containers from tanker deliveries in Gaza on March 05, 2025. Image copyright: Dawoud Abo Alkas/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
In contrast to Trump's irresponsible and unfeasible plans to relocate Gaza's population, Egypt's proposal may be a useful framework to move forward regarding the question of Gaza's future. Though the plan leaves out some important points, it ultimately creates a picture of a post-war and post-Hamas Gaza that would not be a serious security threat to Israel.
Pro-Israel narrative
Trump's negotiation tactics are bearing fruit, as the Arab states are now playing a proactive role in how to handle Gaza's post-war future. Still, the question of Hamas' presence in the strip and its weapons cannot be avoided, and nothing can happen until the group is eliminated. Indeed, as has been the case for some time, Hamas is the most significant obstacle to peace.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Though a plan for Gaza's post-war future that does not involve the forced displacement of the strip's population is a good step, the Arab states must do more to support Palestinians. Before anything meaningful can happen, the war must end and Israeli forces must withdraw from Gaza completely. Nonetheless, the Arab states must work with Palestinians to build a plan and united front that prevents Israeli and US interference.