German-Israeli truce receives endorsement from ex-Israeli envoy
In a significant development, former Israeli ambassador to Germany, Jeremy Issacharoff, has proposed a plan to resolve the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The plan, if implemented, would aim to remove Hamas from power, establish a peaceful civilian administration, and ensure Israel's security.
Issacharoff's proposed "day-after plan" for Gaza emphasizes the need to remove Hamas from power and support the establishment of a peaceful, alternative civilian leadership. This approach is designed to ensure that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel and to facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.
The plan, which involves a gradual military takeover focusing on Gaza City, aims to dismantle Hamas's military and governance capabilities and replace them with a civilian administration that could secure long-term peace and stability. This approach is viewed as a complex political and military effort requiring both force and subsequent governance solutions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has previously stated that Israel does not intend to occupy Gaza but to liberate it from Hamas and provide humanitarian aid. Issacharoff's plan aligns with this sentiment, aiming for a strategic transition in Gaza's governance post-conflict rather than a permanent occupation.
In addition to the above, Issacharoff has recommended intense international pressure on Hamas to release Israeli hostages and end the war. The proposed joint action involves the USA, Arab states like Qatar and Egypt, and Britain, France, and Germany.
Issacharoff believes that this joint action would be a turning point in the crisis and that it aligns with the personal views of a majority of Israelis who want the conflict to end and all hostages to be returned. However, the statement does not provide specific information regarding the views of a majority of Israelis regarding the conflict and hostages.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's decision to halt German arms deliveries to Israel is considered "measured and time-limited" by Issacharoff. The statement does not provide information on the exact nature or duration of this decision.
Issacharoff made these statements to "Handelsblatt" in the Wednesday edition. It is unclear at this time whether any further discussions or actions have been initiated based on these proposals.
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The proposed "day-after plan" for Gaza, as suggested by Jeremy Issacharoff, involves a complex political and military effort that aims to remove Hamas from power, replace their military and governance capabilities with a civilian administration, and ensure long-term peace and stability in Gaza, while avoiding a permanent occupation. Issacharoff also recommends a joint international action, including the USA, Qatar, Egypt, France, and Germany, to put intense pressure on Hamas to release Israeli hostages and end the ongoing conflict.
