Agreement onImplementation of a New Gaza Ceasefire Agreement by Hamas
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has taken a new turn as a proposed 60-day ceasefire, intended to facilitate the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, has collapsed.
The ceasefire, initially drafted by mediators from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, aimed to bring an end to over 22 months of war. It was accepted by all factions in Gaza and was backed by the UN Security Council with Resolution 2735 in June 2024.
However, the ceasefire ended on 18 March 2025 when Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Gaza. Israel stated these strikes were a response to Hamas's refusal to release the hostages and rejection of proposals to extend the ceasefire.
The ceasefire had proposed an initial 60-day truce, during which eight rounds of hostages-and-prisoners exchanges were scheduled to take place between Israel and Hamas. The deal also included provisions for the release of some Palestinian prisoners and the entry of aid into Gaza.
Despite the ceasefire's collapse, the proposed three-stage plan, lasting six weeks each, still holds the potential for a peaceful resolution. The plan's primary goal was the release of all Israeli captives held by Hamas—both civilian and military, alive or deceased—in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Additional goals included achieving a "sustainable calm," ending the Israeli occupation and siege of Gaza, and initiating a reconstruction process for Gaza lasting three to five years.
The ceasefire was agreed upon on 15 January 2025, following a fresh diplomatic push to end the conflict. Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty visited the Rafah border crossing with Gaza on Monday to consolidate efforts for a deal and emphasize the urgency of reaching an agreement due to the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
As the conflict continues, the international community remains hopeful that a peaceful resolution can still be achieved. The ball now lies in Israel's court, as Egypt and Qatar have sent the new proposal to Israel. Egypt is willing to join a potential international force deployed to Gaza, but only if it is backed by a UN Security Council resolution and accompanied by a "political horizon."
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