Israel and Hamas do not agree on a new formal Gaza ceasefire by 15 August 2026 (negotiations stalled; no deal confirmed by UN mediators, Egypt, or Qatar by that date)
Pending
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Published on 20. July 2026
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Predicted for 15. August 2026
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Based on: Speculative
While Egypt and Qatar remain active mediators, negotiations over a comprehensive Gaza deal face significant domestic political pressure in Israel: Netanyahu's coalition partners Ben Gvir and Smotrich have repeatedly stated they would leave the government in the event of a ceasefire. Additionally, the active Iran-US military escalation (Brent USD 88.10/barrel as of 17 July) diverts strategic capacity on both sides. No specific Polymarket market for Gaza ceasefire by August 2026; based on negotiation dynamics, probability of a formally confirmed deal by 15 August is ~30%. This prediction bets on failure: 70% probability for no deal.
Data basis for this prediction
- Reuters: Gaza Ceasefire Talks Status – Ägypten/Katar Mediation (Juli 2026)
- Al Jazeera: Hamas-Israel Verhandlungen, Ben Gvir / Smotrich Koalitionsdruck (Juli 2026)
- Trading Economics: Brent Crude 88,10 USD/Barrel 17. Juli 2026 – Iran-USA Regionalkonflikt
- UN OCHA: Gaza Situation Report Juli 2026
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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