Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if an official ceasefire announcement regarding Gaza is made by any of the involved parties—such as Israel, Hamas, or recognized international mediators—between May 1, 2025, and May 31, 2025, inclusive. The announcement must be reported by reputable news organizations, including but not limited to:

Reuters

Associated Press

BBC News

Al Jazeera

If no such announcement is made within the specified timeframe, the market will resolve to "No."

Background

As of early May 2025, there have been significant developments concerning a potential ceasefire in Gaza:

Papal Appeal: On May 11, 2025, Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages during his first Sunday blessing as the bishop of Rome. (axios.com)

Hamas and U.S. Negotiations: Hamas has confirmed ongoing "direct and advanced" negotiations with the United States aimed at reinstating a ceasefire in Gaza. These discussions focus on humanitarian aid and cessation of hostilities. (cadenaser.com)

Hostage Release: Hamas has agreed to release Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, as a goodwill gesture ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East visit. This move is intended to facilitate renewed ceasefire talks. (apnews.com)

Israeli Stance: The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has approved plans to occupy and retain parts of Gaza, indicating a shift towards a more permanent military presence. (elpais.com)

Considerations

Verification of Announcements: For the market to resolve to "Yes," the ceasefire announcement must be official and reported by reputable news organizations.

Scope of Ceasefire: The announcement must pertain specifically to Gaza and involve a cessation of hostilities between the primary conflicting parties.

Timing: Only announcements made within the specified timeframe (May 1–31, 2025) will be considered for market resolution.

Partial Agreements: If an announcement pertains to a partial or temporary ceasefire, it will still qualify, provided it meets the above criteria.

Unverified Reports: Reports from unofficial sources or those lacking confirmation from the involved parties will not be considered valid for market resolution.

Update 2025-05-28 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): The official ceasefire announcement must be made by both primary conflicting parties (e.g., Israel and Hamas).

An announcement made by only one primary party will not be sufficient.

An announcement made solely by a mediator will not be sufficient unless the primary conflicting parties also make their own official announcement(s) confirming the ceasefire.

Update 2025-05-28 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): - For an announcement to qualify, it must confirm that a ceasefire has been mutually agreed upon (i.e., is a finalized deal between the primary conflicting parties).

A statement from one or more parties merely indicating their individual agreement to terms (e.g., "we have agreed to a ceasefire proposal"), without confirming that a ceasefire has been concluded and is bilaterally agreed upon, will not be sufficient.