Israeli Government Gives Nod to Biden’s Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

The Israeli government has officially given its nod to the Gaza ceasefire proposal put forth by U.S. President Joe Biden. The acceptance, confirmed by a senior official, signals Israel’s readiness to move forward with the three-phase plan, which aims to permanently end the war, free all hostages, and demilitarize Hamas.
This endorsement is a significant political victory for the Biden administration, which has invested considerable diplomatic capital in crafting a deal acceptable to Israel. It strengthens the U.S.’s role as the primary mediator in the conflict and adds weight to the proposal itself.
The proposal is a detailed roadmap out of the crisis. It begins with a temporary truce and limited hostage exchanges, designed to build trust for the more difficult negotiations on a permanent peace and the final status of Hamas. Israel’s approval covers the entire roadmap, not just the first phase.
Now that Israel is on board, the focus shifts to the intensive, behind-the-scenes negotiations with Hamas. The group is being presented with an internationally backed plan, now formally accepted by their adversary, making it much harder to reject without facing significant global criticism.