A glimpse of the “day after” the Gaza war has emerged, as Israel has agreed to a U.S.-led plan for a post-war settlement. A senior official confirmed that the government accepts a framework that would not only end the current conflict but also establish a new reality in Gaza, contingent on the disarmament of Hamas.
This plan offers the most detailed vision yet for a post-war Gaza. It includes provisions for a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli troops, and a massive, internationally-funded reconstruction program. It is a blueprint for moving from destruction to recovery.
However, this entire vision is predicated on a fundamental change: the removal of Hamas as a military power. The plan makes it clear that the international community will not invest in rebuilding Gaza if the threat of renewed conflict remains. Disarmament is the key that unlocks this future.
By agreeing to this plan, Israel has endorsed a specific vision for the day after. It has signaled its willingness to be a partner in a process of reconstruction and stabilization, provided its core security demand is met. The choice of whether to embrace this future now lies with Hamas.