A new chapter for Gaza could be on the horizon after Israel gave its nod to a comprehensive peace plan. A senior official confirmed that the Israeli government has accepted a U.S.-backed framework that would end the war, free all hostages, and, crucially, require Hamas to disarm, potentially reshaping the territory’s future.
This development opens the door to a post-war reality that is fundamentally different from the status quo of the past two decades. The plan envisions a Gaza that is not under military siege and is undergoing massive reconstruction, but this vision is predicated on the absence of an armed threat from Hamas.
The terms of the deal are designed to facilitate this transformation. By linking the ceasefire to disarmament, the proposal seeks to create a secure environment where long-term recovery and stable governance can take root, free from the cycle of violence that has plagued the region.
Israel’s acceptance is the first step in turning this vision into a reality. The next, and most difficult, step is securing the agreement of Hamas. Their decision will determine whether this new chapter is written or if Gaza remains stuck in its tragic story of conflict and despair.