Gaza’s future depends on whether the next three years can deliver stability, restore basic services, and create a foundation for long‑term political progress. Resolution 2803 provides the broad architecture for this transition, establishing the Board of Peace (BoP) to oversee implementation and the International Security Force (ISF) to support security on the ground. But the success of this effort will depend on how these structures are used—and whether they can deliver real improvements in the lives of Palestinians.

This framework offers a realistic, politically grounded approach to stabilization and recovery. It recognizes the limits of the moment, the complexity of the actors involved, and the need for Palestinian participation that is meaningful without being overstated.

Resolution 2803 creates the BoP as the central coordinating body for Gaza’s transition. But the BoP has not yet been formally constituted, and its internal dynamics will inevitably reflect real‑world power relationships. Some members will bring resources, others legitimacy, and others technical expertise. The balance among them will shape how decisions are made.

In practice, large‑scale reconstruction efforts rarely follow clean institutional lines. They become a mix of diplomacy, negotiation, and behind‑the‑scenes bargaining among donors, contractors, regional actors, and local leaders. Gaza will be no exception. The BoP will provide the formal structure, but the real work will unfold through a complex set of elite interactions.

This is not ideal—but it is the reality of post‑conflict environments. The goal is not to eliminate these dynamics but to manage them in a........

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