Palestinians stand on top of a building destroyed by Israel in Gaza, on April 20, 2026. (Credit: Omar al-Qattaa/AFP)
Several months after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point plan in Sharm al-Sheikh to end the war in Gaza and launch a multi-phase transition, the process appears stalled.On the ground, Israel still controls roughly half of the enclave, including a largely depopulated buffer zone behind what it calls a “yellow line,” while the remainder remains under Hamas authority. Despite being significantly weakened by months of fighting, Hamas continues to exercise administrative control, maintain internal security structures, and retain its weapons.Diplomatic efforts, however, have not ceased. Meetings in Cairo, indirect exchanges through mediators, and rare direct contacts between U.S. officials and Hamas representatives suggest negotiations led by Washington’s Board of Peace are ongoing. Need the context? Trump's first 'Board of...
Several months after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point plan in Sharm al-Sheikh to end the war in Gaza and launch a multi-phase transition, the process appears stalled.On the ground, Israel still controls roughly half of the enclave, including a largely depopulated buffer zone behind what it calls a “yellow line,” while the remainder remains under Hamas authority. Despite being significantly weakened by months of fighting, Hamas continues to exercise administrative control, maintain internal security structures, and retain its weapons.Diplomatic efforts, however, have not ceased. Meetings in Cairo, indirect exchanges through mediators, and rare direct contacts between U.S. officials and Hamas representatives suggest negotiations led by Washington’s Board of Peace are ongoing. Need the context? Trump's first 'Board...
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