With a Gaza peace framework widely agreed upon, the greatest remaining threat to the deal lies in the final logistical hurdles. While political consensus has been achieved on the main points, the complex, real-world execution of the plan could still derail the entire process.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged this challenge when he stated that negotiators are now finalizing the “logistical piece” of the “90 per cent done” deal. This phase involves coordinating a troop withdrawal and a hostage transfer—two highly sensitive operations that must be perfectly synchronized.
The core agreement involves Israel pulling back to the “yellow line” in exchange for the release of all hostages. A single misstep, security incident, or last-minute disagreement over the mechanics of this exchange could shatter the fragile trust built during negotiations.
The stakes are incredibly high, as the “in principle” agreement from Hamas is yet to be proven in practice. President Donald Trump’s administration is pushing for a swift conclusion, aware that prolonged logistical talks provide more opportunities for spoilers to emerge and for commitment to waver.
Ultimately, the success of the deal hinges not just on the grand vision but on the mundane details. The ability of technical teams to create a flawless execution plan will determine whether Gaza’s hope for peace becomes a reality or gets lost in the complexities of implementation.
