This time, it seems like it might be the right one. After more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas, a cease-fire and hostage release agreement in Gaza was announced on Wednesday evening and is expected to take effect on Sunday, Jan. 19. As the negotiations were coming to an end, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the opportunity to outline his vision for the enclave's future, including the creation of an independent Palestinian state and the implementation of management by the Palestinian Authority (PA) of the occupied territories. In the run-up to the official takeover by the new American President Donald Trump, will the plan for the 'day after' presented by the outgoing American official be honored by the Republican administration? Read more A timeline of major moments in the Gaza war ...