In what could be seen as a major concession, the Israeli government has accepted a deal that provides for a permanent end to the war in Gaza. A senior official announced that Israel endorses the U.S.-led proposal, which pairs a lasting ceasefire with the release of hostages and the disarmament of Hamas.
This move is significant because it marks an official willingness to end the military campaign without necessarily achieving the complete and total destruction of Hamas through force alone. Instead, it accepts a diplomatic path where Hamas disarms as part of a negotiated settlement.
The deal requires concessions from both sides. Israel commits to a full withdrawal and a permanent peace. Hamas, in turn, must release all hostages and give up its arms, transitioning from a military group to a purely political entity. This transformative demand is the deal’s biggest challenge.
Israel’s acceptance has been cautiously welcomed by the international community as a pragmatic step toward peace. However, all eyes are now on Hamas, as their willingness to make an equally significant concession by disarming will determine if this proposal can succeed.