Israel to Cease Fire Permanently, If Its Conditions Are Met

The Israeli government has declared its willingness to cease fire permanently in Gaza, but only if its core conditions are met. A senior official has confirmed Israel’s acceptance of a U.S.-brokered deal, which is strictly contingent on the freedom of all hostages and the full disarmament of Hamas.
This declaration puts the conditions for peace in the plainest possible terms. It communicates that a permanent end to hostilities is not being offered unconditionally but as the final step in a process that must first satisfy Israel’s fundamental security and humanitarian requirements.
The first condition is the return of the hostages, an issue of deep emotional resonance within Israeli society. The second, the disarmament of Hamas, is presented as an absolute necessity for Israel’s long-term security and the prevention of future conflicts of this scale.
By laying out these conditions so clearly, Israel has defined the parameters for any successful negotiation. The international community now has a clear understanding of what is required to secure a “yes” from Hamas and finally bring the devastating war to a close.