It is natural for Palestinians to be skeptical of any proposal to rebuild Gaza or to protect their rights in the Occupied Territories. But the plans unveiled last week by Jared Kushner through the “Board of Peace” could offer a new route to a stronger Palestinian presence in the coastal Strip. Although Israel will continue to impose its security on besieged Palestinian civilians, as it is intent on identifying and eliminating Hamas militants, Kushner’s scheme could result in a pathway to a better life. Two key goals need to be achieved to make this work.