'Insurmountable obstacle' in peace plan (phase 2): Positions of Israel, Hamas 'cannot be reconciled'

The ongoing conflict in Gaza highlights a significant barrier to peace, as the positions of Israel and Hamas appear irreconcilable. Analyst Hassan Mneimneh emphasizes that the current violence is not a new development but rather a continuation of Hamas's longstanding efforts to control dissent and maintain order. This situation raises critical questions about the feasibility of the peace plan, particularly its demands for disarmament and an end to occupation, which seem increasingly unattainable.