Israel has accepted a permanent ceasefire proposal for Gaza, but it comes with a very big “if.” A senior official announced the government’s agreement to the U.S.-brokered deal, stating that the war will end if all hostages are released and if Hamas completely disarms.
This conditional acceptance highlights the central challenge in the negotiations. While Israel is ready to end the war, it will not do so without its core security demand being met. The disarmament of Hamas is not a minor detail; it is the fundamental condition upon which the entire deal rests.
The proposal offers a clear quid pro quo: a permanent cessation of hostilities in return for the verifiable end of Hamas as a military power. This trade-off is at the heart of the diplomatic efforts to find a sustainable solution to the conflict.
By stating its acceptance in these conditional terms, Israel is making its position crystal clear. The path to peace is open, but the price of admission is the surrender of Hamas’s arms. The world now waits to see if Hamas is willing to pay that price.
Israel Accepts Ceasefire with a Big ‘If’: If Hamas Disarms
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