Washington is pressing for the implementation of Trump’s plan for Gaza to be speeded up. American envoys have stepped up their contacts with Israeli politicians, whilst reconstruction work has already begun in Rafah. Netanyahu, however, insists on the disarmament of Hamas and is trying to buy time 

Under the agreement, Israel must not withdraw from the Strip until Hamas has been disarmed. The safeguards needed against terrorists and on-the-ground initiatives, beyond the smoke and mirrors of the election campaign (not just Bibi’s)