The fate of a Gaza peace deal now rests in the hands of logistical experts. With political leaders having reached a broad agreement that is “90 per cent done,” it is the technical teams on the ground who face the final and perhaps most difficult hurdle: making it actually work.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed this perfectly, stating that the remaining task is to finalize the “logistical piece.” This is not a matter of ideology but of practicalities: coordinating troop movements, ensuring the safety of released hostages, and establishing clear lines of communication between enemies.
The plan calls for an Israeli pullback to the “yellow line” and a full hostage release. A mistake in this delicate choreography could have catastrophic consequences, instantly breaking the ceasefire and destroying any trust that has been built.
These technical discussions are also a final check on commitment. As Rubio noted, the U.S. will know “very quickly” if Hamas is serious based on their willingness to agree to a viable logistical plan. Obstruction or unreasonable demands at this stage would be a clear signal of bad faith.
While presidents and diplomats make the headlines, it is the unseen work of these logistical planners that will ultimately secure Gaza’s peace. Their success in solving this complex puzzle will determine whether the two-year war finally comes to an end.