Commentators believe that any agreement to end the Israeli conflict could cause political damage to Netanyahu, making him inclined to prolong negotiations. This follows US Middle East envoy Kushner's visit to Israel and meeting with Netanyahu to discuss US President Donald Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan, which Netanyahu rejected last week, despite Hamas accepting it. The article notes that Netanyahu insists Hamas must disarm first and believes maintaining his "Mr. Security" image is crucial before the October elections. Furthermore, the Israeli stock market is hitting record highs, the shekel is strengthening, and economic growth is projected at 5.6% for 2027.