Israel has approved a U.S.-designed blueprint for peace in Gaza, formally accepting a proposal for a permanent ceasefire. A senior official announced the government’s decision, which commits Israel to ending the war if all hostages are freed and Hamas agrees to completely disarm.
This blueprint is seen as the most detailed and viable plan for peace to emerge from the conflict. It lays out a phased approach to de-escalation, reconstruction, and long-term security arrangements. Israel’s approval gives the plan the legitimacy it needs to move forward.
The core of the blueprint is a security-for-peace trade-off. Israel gets a guarantee of security through the demilitarization of Hamas and the return of its citizens. The Palestinians in Gaza get an end to the war, the lifting of the blockade, and a massive international aid package for rebuilding.
With Israel’s approval secured, the diplomatic effort to win Hamas’s agreement has intensified. The blueprint is being presented as a final opportunity to end the conflict through negotiation. The response from Hamas will determine whether this blueprint can be turned into a reality.
A Blueprint for Peace: Israel Approves US Gaza Plan
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