The new U.S. pier off Gaza is back in operational mode, after breaking apart and undergoing a week of repairs. Despite the rocky start, this American initiative could serve as a steppingstone towards a new, more peaceful, post-war Israeli-Palestinian reality. But for this to happen, the U.S. will need to leverage opportunities, address regional skepticism and bring the Palestinians on board.
Diplomatic efforts to devise a possible endgame to the war in Gaza are in high gear. In his recent Middle East visit, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has reportedly made progress in assembling the pieces for a package that will end the war in Gaza, release Israeli hostages held by Hamas, normalize Israel-Saudi ties and create a pathway towards an Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution.
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