Some of the jubilation in Gaza may lie in the possibility for self-governance and rebuilding even if Hamas drops out of the peace process.

After news broke on Wednesday of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, it seemed as though the people in Gaza were rejoicing more than the Israelis. One reason, of course, was a feeling of greater relief among Gaza’s 2 million residents after a devastating war on their land. Yet another reason might be this: The 20-point plan locks in steps toward Palestinian self-governance even if Hamas does not support the next phases.

Peace and prosperity, in other words, are not the plan’s only purposes.

One point allows a proposed interim administration over Gaza – led by President Donald Trump – to take shape with Palestinian participation, backed up by a

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