International mediators are currently working to finalize a disarmament deal with Hamas, according to reports from the Board of Peace. The proposal aims to secure a commitment from the militant group to lay down arms, a move mediators hope will shift diplomatic pressure onto Israel. The effort is intended to force a decision from the Israeli government, effectively placing the 'ball in Israel's court' regarding the future of the conflict.

However, the prospect of this agreement faces significant hurdles. The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has expressed strong opposition to the terms currently being discussed. The primary point of contention involves the potential for a Gaza pull-back. Sources indicate that the Israeli leadership is highly unlikely to agree to any withdrawal of forces or concessions in Gaza, particularly given the political climate and the approach of upcoming national elections. While mediators view the deal as a necessary step toward regional stability, Israeli officials maintain that the terms are unacceptable, suggesting a fundamental disagreement between the mediators' goals and Israel's security strategy.