Debating the Future of the Gaza Strip After Recent Failures

This is a story about different plans for the Gaza Strip. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is seen as supporting the American view by some in the government. He doesn't want Israel to re-occupy Gaza because it would be hard on the army and the budget, and Western allies might not like it. He thinks using the Palestinian Authority's security services to control Gaza, fight Hamas, and work with Israel could be a good idea. Benny Gantz, another member of Israel's war cabinet, has a vision for Gaza after the conflict involving an international-Arab-Palestinian administration without Hamas or the PA, with Israel in charge of security. Netanyahu's plan might involve a prolonged war or a partial re-occupation of Gaza, similar to Gantz's idea. The United States has a big influence on Israel's decisions. The US wants to end the war and find a good way to manage Gaza, but they don't want to upset the Jewish voters or donors. Netanyahu could keep the war going if he can handle opposition at home and maybe even get the US to agree. If a ceasefire happens, the US and Israel might work out a plan for Gaza. The US might change its idea of having the PA govern Gaza because most of Israel's government doesn't support a two-state solution. Any plan for Gaza needs to include Hamas and other groups for it to work. A temporary pier off the coast of Gaza cost $320 million and needed 1,000 US military people to build. It broke apart recently. The idea for the pier came up in late October, and it had been a long time since the military used this kind of pier in a real situation. Some people think the military doesn't put enough effort into maintaining these piers. The boats used for the pier were old and needed repairs before they left for Gaza. The sea where the pier was anchored had unusual weather, but officials thought it would calm down soon. The White House looked at the pier as an option but decided it was too risky due to Israeli operations and the weather. They believe opening more land crossings into Gaza is the best way to send aid.