As the Trump Gaza Peace Plan enters its second stage, Israeli society is filled with skepticism and anxiety, shaped by years of conflict and recent trauma. Prime Minister Netanyahu maintains that if Hamas fails to comply, Israel will return to war, emphasizing a national identity rooted in strength and readiness. The plan's vagueness and the legacy of disappointment have made hope a scarce commodity among Israelis, who are wary of embracing the possibility of peace.

Yet, the article asks what might happen if the peace plan succeeds—if Hamas is disarmed, Gaza is rebuilt under new governance, and a model for broader regional peace emerges. Achieving this would require a shift from a 'warrior nation' mentality to one of vision and hope, inspired by leaders who focus on what is possible rather than what is likely to go wrong. The author urges Israelis to support the process, recognizing its risks but also its transformative potential, and to begin building a future grounded in hope rather than fear.