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Critics note that while Biden’s administration might have contributed to current undercurrents influencing negotiations, the fundamental bargaining issues remained between Israel and Hamas. The possibility of longer-term incentives or U.S.-imposed conditions is feasible, yet this approach often sidesteps the pressing understanding of the immediate dynamics at play.
Conclusion: A Complex Web of Factors
Ultimately, the agreement to cease hostilities in the Gaza War is layered and complex, arising from a constellation of bargaining failures and geopolitical shifts that have prevailed over time. The negotiations encapsulate significant learnings about the nature of warfare, power, and the intricacies of negotiations that are often lost amid headlines.