The Israeli government has given its assent to a U.S.-proposed endgame for the Gaza conflict. A senior official confirmed Israel’s acceptance of a comprehensive deal that would see a permanent ceasefire in exchange for the release of all hostages and the complete disarmament of Hamas.
This “endgame” scenario, championed by the Biden administration, provides a clear path to resolving the final status of the conflict. By agreeing to it, Israel is endorsing a vision that moves beyond active warfare and towards a new political and security reality in Gaza.
The core of this endgame is the principle of demilitarization for peace. The proposal makes it clear that there can be no lasting peace as long as Hamas remains an armed force. This condition is the price of the permanent ceasefire and reconstruction aid being offered to Gaza.
With Israel’s assent secured, the diplomatic pressure on Hamas has reached its peak. The group is now faced with a unified international position, backed by the U.S. and accepted by Israel, that presents this deal as the only viable path to ending the war.