This analysis examines the mediation initiatives and cease-fire proposals for the 2023 Gaza war, identifying and discussing recurring patterns. These include mutual mistrust, disputes over phased implementation, and a fundamental disagreement over post-war governance. These structural barriers consistently undermine negotiations, leading to a cycle of temporary ceasefires and renewed escalation, and call into question the effectiveness of traditional mediation models.
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