Israel Offers a Permanent Ceasefire in Exchange for Hostages and Hamas’s Disarmament

The Israeli government is effectively offering a permanent ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the return of all hostages and the disarmament of Hamas. This comes as a senior official confirmed Israel’s acceptance of a U.S.-led proposal that codifies this exact trade-off.
This move frames the situation as a clear offer from Israel. It is no longer just a U.S. idea; it is a proposal that Israel is now on record as accepting. This puts the onus on Hamas to respond to a direct, albeit mediated, offer.
The terms of the offer are designed to secure Israel’s future. The return of the hostages would heal a deep national wound, while the disarmament of Hamas would remove a persistent security threat. In exchange, Israel is willing to end the war for good.
The international community is now working to ensure this offer is accepted. The stakes are incredibly high, as a rejection by Hamas would likely lead to a new and even more intense phase of the conflict. The coming days will be crucial.