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Clashes between Hamas and armed gangs threaten his peace plan
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As he arrives in the region Hamas gunmen try to retake control

But American officials insist the strip has a bright future

But neither side is fully reconciled to what is supposed to come next

America, Israel and perhaps Hamas, have changed their positions

Talks in Egypt could see hostages released and catalyse peace

It no longer has a military justification