In a formal declaration, Israel has accepted a U.S.-brokered deal to end hostilities in the Gaza Strip. A high-ranking official announced the government’s decision, stating that Israel is prepared to commit to a permanent ceasefire as part of a comprehensive agreement that includes the release of all hostages and the disarmament of Hamas.
This formal acceptance provides a significant boost to diplomatic efforts led by the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar. It solidifies Israel’s commitment to a negotiated endgame, moving the process from theoretical discussions to a concrete proposal on the table awaiting a response from the other side.
The deal is structured to meet Israel’s primary war aims through diplomatic means. The return of all hostages addresses the immediate humanitarian crisis, while the demand for Hamas to lay down its arms is intended to provide a long-term security guarantee against future attacks.
The international focus now sharpens on Hamas’s leadership. They are facing a clear and public offer to end the war and the suffering of their people, but it requires them to make the strategic concession of giving up their military power. The fate of the ceasefire hangs on their answer.
