The Israeli government has agreed to a proposal to end the war in Gaza and is now awaiting a response from Hamas. A senior official confirmed that Israel has accepted a U.S.-brokered framework for a permanent ceasefire, which is conditional on the release of all hostages and the disarmament of the militant group.
This move effectively initiates a waiting game, with Israel having made its position clear. By publicly accepting the deal, the government has completed its part of the initial diplomatic process and is now looking to Hamas to take the next step.
The deal on the table is comprehensive. It aims not only to stop the current fighting but to prevent future conflicts by fundamentally changing the security situation in Gaza. The demand for Hamas to lay down its arms is central to this vision and is the main obstacle to a final agreement.
The international community is now focused on facilitating a positive response from Hamas. Mediators are conveying the gravity of the situation, emphasizing that this is a critical opportunity to end the suffering in Gaza. The region holds its breath as it awaits Hamas’s move.