In the high-stakes effort to end the Gaza war, Israel has made its move. The government has accepted a full ceasefire deal proposed by the United States, a decision confirmed by a senior official that now awaits a counter-move from Hamas.
This decisive action shifts the diplomatic landscape, transforming a potential plan into a formal offer backed by one of the primary combatants. It is a clear signal that Israel is ready to transition from a military phase to a diplomatic one, provided its core demands are met.
The deal itself is a comprehensive endgame solution. It requires a permanent end to the war, the return of all hostages, and the complete dismantling of Hamas’s military wing. It is an ambitious plan for a definitive resolution.
Now that Israel has put its acceptance on the table, the international community and mediators are focused on eliciting a response from Hamas. The question on everyone’s mind is: what will be their counter-move? The answer will determine if peace is possible.
