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The scene of devastation following an Israeli attack on Al-Shati refugee camp in western Gaza, May 9, 2026. (Illustrative photo: Xinhua/VNA)
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Peace for Gaza: What is the core factor after three years of conflict?

Three years after the conflict between Israel and the Hamas movement erupted on October 7, 2023, the security situation in the Gaza Strip remains deeply volatile, with air strikes occurring frequently. The US-backed peace plan for the Gaza Strip is expected to offer “a light at the end of the tunnel”, but doubts and uncertainty remain over the feasibility of the initiative due to differences in the interests of the parties involved.

Destruction following an Israeli attack on the Al-Shati refugee camp in western Gaza on May 9, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Commentary

Peace in Gaza: A door opens, but major hurdles remain

New hopes for peace in Gaza have emerged after the US-backed Board of Peace unveiled a 15-point roadmap in late July 2026 aimed at ending the conflict. The door to peace has opened slightly, but the path ahead remains difficult, with several major obstacles still standing in the way of implementation.

Palestinians receive free food from a food distribution center in Gaza City. (Photo: Xinhua)
Commentary

The key issue to resolve for peace in Gaza

The war in Gaza has entered its third year. After much disappointment, hope has been rekindled with US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. The international community has expressed a strong determination to seize this opportunity to end the conflict, even though the process is expected to face many challenges.

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