A promising framework for peace in Gaza is now entering its toughest phase: the transition from a high-level agreement to a reality on the ground. While the deal is “90 per cent done” on paper, the final steps require flawless execution and unwavering commitment from all sides.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted this transition, noting that with Hamas’s “basic” agreement secured, the work has moved to “finalising the logistical piece.” This is where diplomatic concepts meet the complex, often messy, realities of a conflict zone.
The challenge is immense. The plan calls for the coordinated movement of Israeli troops to the “yellow line” and the simultaneous safe passage of hostages. This requires a level of trust and communication that has been absent for the past two years of war, making this phase particularly vulnerable to failure.
President Donald Trump, who architected the framework, is now pushing for a rapid implementation. His administration understands that the longer the transition takes, the more time there is for opposition to build and for unforeseen events to disrupt the process.
Ultimately, history is filled with promising peace frameworks that faltered during implementation. The success of the Gaza deal now depends on the ability of negotiators and commanders on the ground to turn a political victory into a tangible and lasting peace.
