The plan for postwar Gaza that Israel pitched to U.S. allies is to run the strip in cooperation with powerful local families.
But there's a problem: In a place where Hamas still wields ruthless influence, none want to be seen talking to the enemy.
Israel is under pressure from Washington to end the loss of human life and wind down its military offensive after nearly nine months, but it does not want Hamas in charge after the war.
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