"These days present quite a unique phenomenon: the first-ever US march of the babysitters. They vary in their qualifications and attributes, but they all share the same mission to prevent an Israeli breach, or even destruction, of Gaza's fragile ceasefire. Since the war ended, there have been few days without at least one of Donald Trump's envoys on the ground. Just this past week saw the likes of Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, JD Vance and Marco Rubio all arriving to perform their duties."
"When it comes to that, it appears the US may have ambitions but no concrete plans. For now, it remains unclear when the proposed international governing body will actually take power, and the same goes for the designated security force or even the identity of its soldiers. On Tuesday, Vance said the US would not impose the composition of the foreign force on Israel. But if Benjamin Netanyahu's government continues to reject one alternative after another as it did the Turkish proposal this week"
A rotating set of US envoys has visited Israel repeatedly to prevent an Israeli breach or destruction of Gaza's fragile ceasefire. Israel launched attacks after the killings of two IDF soldiers, causing dozens of Palestinian casualties and prompting calls within Israel to resume the war and to annex the West Bank. The US reaction ranged from acquiescence to strong opposition. The US appears focused on maintaining the ceasefire phase rather than on concrete plans for Gaza's rehabilitation. The proposed international governing body and designated security force lack clear timelines, mandates, or identified personnel. The timeline for disarming Hamas remains vague.
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