Israel is not a direct participant, but it would ultimately have to decide whether the proposed framework meets its security requirements. Israel has made clear that it will remain in Gaza until Hamas gives up its weapons. Hamas may believe it can continue to exert influence through the proposed technocratic Palestinian administration that would govern Gaza after the war. Hamas may believe it can retain influence by controlling the proposed technocratic Palestinian administration that would govern Gaza after the war. Israel cannot withdraw from Gaza until the threat posed by Hamas has been substantially eliminated.