Gaza peace deal strained but still in place as Vance visits Israel

Ceasefire and Security - The fragile ceasefire in Gaza is a key focus, with efforts to maintain it through meetings with Israeli and regional leaders [1][4] - Discussions are underway to conceptualize an international security force, but details regarding its composition, coordination with Israel, and rules of engagement remain unclear [2][5] - The US government has stated that there will be no American boots on the ground in Gaza, but the US can provide coordination support [3] Reconstruction and Governance - The scale of destruction in Gaza is immense, with an estimated 80-85% of structures leveled, posing a significant challenge for cleanup and reconstruction [11] - Potential involvement of the Egyptian and Turkish governments in the reconstruction process is being considered [12] - The issue of Hamas's continued influence in Gaza's governance is a major point of contention, particularly regarding the inclusion of individuals with Hamas affiliations in any provisional government [7][8][9] - Vetting individuals for a technocratic government in Gaza will be difficult, as many skilled people may have some connection to Hamas [9] Challenges and Complications - Implementing the 20-point plan faces numerous complications and unanswered questions [5][13] - Drawing a line between Hamas fighters/terrorists and those who provide essential services is a complex issue [8] - The situation in Gaza is being compared to the mistakes made in Iraq, specifically the removal of all members of the Ba'ath Party, which created a power vacuum [6][7]