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Sheridan also questions the viability of Arab peacekeeping forces in Gaza, suggesting they would face insurmountable challenges, such as whether they would be willing to engage in conflict with Palestinian terrorists. The prospect of a quasi-administration governed by local clans or warlords emerges as a possibility, but Sheridan emphasizes the uncertainty surrounding Israel’s official approach. The Israeli government has not made its medium-term plans clear, even if they were to recover all hostages immediately—indicating a profound need for strategic clarity.