There is a definitive deal on the table to end the Gaza war, and Israel has accepted it. A senior official has confirmed that the government agrees to a U.S.-backed plan that would trade a permanent peace for the complete demilitarization of Hamas, alongside the release of all hostages.
This “peace for demilitarization” formula is the crux of the agreement. It presents a straightforward but profound choice for the leadership of Hamas: give up your weapons and your people will have peace.
The deal is comprehensive, envisioning a future for Gaza free from conflict, with open borders for aid and commerce, and international support for rebuilding. But none of this can begin until the condition of demilitarization is met, according to the terms Israel has accepted.
With the deal now formally accepted by Israel, the offer is concrete. The world now waits to see if Hamas will make the strategic choice to trade its military identity for a peaceful and prosperous future for the people it governs.