Draft Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza: Comprehensive Details

A draft ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas consists of three phases lasting 42 days each, aiming to halt military operations and facilitate prisoner exchanges. It includes a temporary ceasefire, humanitarian aid entry, and the return of displaced persons. Guarantors like Qatar and Egypt seek to achieve lasting peace and reconstruction in Gaza.

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Draft Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza: Comprehensive Details
Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza

The draft ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as reported by the Hebrew Broadcasting Authority, outlines three main phases, each lasting 42 days. This agreement aims to end mutual military operations and facilitate the exchange of prisoners and hostages.

Phase One: Ceasefire and Return of Displaced Persons

1. Cessation of Military Operations:

  • The agreement includes a temporary halt to military operations by both parties, with Israeli forces withdrawing to safe areas away from populated regions in Gaza, including the Gaza Valley and the Netzarim axis.

2. Aerial Activity:

  • There will be a suspension of military aerial activity in Gaza for 10 hours daily, extending to 12 hours on days designated for the release of prisoners.

3. Return of Displaced Persons:

  • Starting from day seven, Israeli forces will withdraw from al-Rasheed Street to Salah al-Din Street, allowing displaced individuals to return home without carrying weapons.

4. Humanitarian Aid:

  • The agreement allows for the entry of 600 trucks daily carrying humanitarian aid and fuel, including fuel for the electricity station.

5. Exchange of Prisoners and Hostages:

  • During the first phase, Hamas will release 33 Israeli detainees (alive or deceased) in exchange for a mutually agreed number of Palestinian prisoners.

Phase Two: Sustainable Calm

The second phase will commence after the first phase concludes, where a sustainable calm will be declared, including a permanent cessation of military operations and the exchange of remaining detainees.

Phase Three: Reconstruction of Gaza

The third phase involves implementing a reconstruction plan for Gaza, spanning 3 to 5 years, which includes rebuilding homes and civil infrastructure.

Guaranteeing Entities

The guarantors of this agreement include Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, which play a crucial role in facilitating negotiations.

This agreement represents a significant step toward achieving peace and stability in the region after years of ongoing conflict.

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