Israel is now backing a U.S.-led framework for achieving a durable peace in Gaza. The government’s acceptance of the proposal was confirmed by a senior official, who outlined the plan’s goals: a permanent end to hostilities, the safe return of all hostages, and the verifiable disarmament of Hamas.
The emphasis on a “durable” peace is significant. It signals a desire to move beyond the fragile, temporary truces of the past and to establish a long-lasting and stable equilibrium. This requires addressing the root security issues of the conflict, which the proposal aims to do through the demilitarization clause.
The framework provides a structured pathway to achieve this durability. It involves phased implementation, confidence-building measures, and likely international guarantees to ensure that both sides adhere to their commitments.
By backing this framework, Israel has shown its preference for a long-term, negotiated solution. The challenge now is to convince Hamas that their interests are also best served by this framework for durable peace, even if it means sacrificing their military arsenal.