As he arrives in the region Hamas gunmen try to retake control
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Clashes between Hamas and armed gangs threaten his peace plan
But American officials insist the strip has a bright future
Talks in Egypt could see hostages released and catalyse peace
America, Israel and perhaps Hamas, have changed their positions
The president will be the chairman of the strip’s reconstruction board
