Israel Puts Its Weight Behind US Plan for Lasting Peace in Gaza

The Israeli government is putting its full weight behind a U.S. plan for lasting peace in Gaza, having formally accepted the proposal. A senior official confirmed the move, stating that Israel is ready for a comprehensive agreement that pairs a permanent ceasefire with the release of hostages and the demilitarization of Hamas.
This endorsement is a crucial step forward. It transforms the U.S. proposal from a framework for discussion into a concrete, Israeli-backed offer. This provides international mediators with a solid foundation to press Hamas for a final agreement to end the devastating conflict.
The plan’s success hinges on its two-pronged approach. It directly addresses the emotional and humanitarian issue of the hostages, a top priority for the Israeli public. At the same time, it tackles the security issue by demanding that Hamas can no longer possess the weapons to threaten Israel.
The announcement, made during a diplomatic meeting in Europe, was calculated to maximize international pressure on Hamas. The world now looks to the group’s leadership, whose decision will determine whether this plan becomes a historic peace agreement or another footnote in a continuing tragedy.