The recent "Peace Council" meeting held in Washington on the 19th of this month has left the residents of Gaza in a state of anticipation. While the meeting focused on announcing a substantial $17 billion fund for the reconstruction of Gaza and the establishment of a new police force, it failed to address critical issues directly affecting the daily lives of the Palestinian population. The meeting's emphasis on disarmament of resistance groups overshadowed the necessary discussions on Israel's commitments in line with U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to halt the conflict.

Political analysts have noted that although the council meeting was ostensibly about Palestine, actual references to the region and its struggles were notably absent, reducing it to a procedural formality rather than a genuine attempt to address the needs of the residents. The presence of the National Committee Chair for Gaza was the only nod to Palestinian representation at the meeting. Analysts like Thabit Al-Imour have pointed out that this raises questions about the effectiveness of international efforts to genuinely engage with the plight of Gazans.

As the situation unfolds, residents are looking to the Peace Council for concrete steps to ensure the cessation of hostilities and violations of ceasefires. Their hopes include safeguarding the community from ongoing aggressions and demanding that international actors focus on implementing tangible solutions that will alleviate the harsh living conditions in the enclave. The disconnection between high-level meetings and the realities on the ground raises concerns about the sincerity and efficacy of the political processes at play in securing peace in the region.