Hamas engages in discussions regarding a potential truce with various Palestinian factions.
A potential 60-day ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza war is under discussion, brokered by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar. The proposed agreement outlines a multi-phase plan aimed at reducing violence, releasing hostages, and facilitating humanitarian aid.
## Ceasefire Duration and Implementation
The ceasefire is expected to last for 60 days, with Israel committing to upholding the truce. Offensive military activity in Gaza will cease upon the agreement taking effect. On days involving hostage and prisoner exchanges, aerial movement over Gaza will halt for 10–12 hours.
## Hostage and Prisoner Exchange
The deal specifies the release of 10 living and 18 deceased hostages, with releases scheduled on specific days. The first hostage release will occur on Day 1, with 8 living hostages to be released. Day 7 will see the delivery of 5 deceased hostages, followed by 5 living hostages on Day 30, 2 living hostages on Day 50, and 8 deceased hostages on Day 60.
In return, Israel will release an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, with releases synchronized with the hostage releases.
## Military Redeployment
Israel will withdraw its forces from pre-agreed locations. On Day 1, after the hostage release, Israeli forces will redeploy in northern Gaza and the Netzarim Corridor as per agreed maps. Day 7 will see further redeployment in southern Gaza. Expedited negotiations by technical teams will coordinate the specifics of the redeployment.
## Humanitarian Aid
Humanitarian aid, including food, medical supplies, and other essentials, will begin immediately upon the agreement taking effect. The aid will be managed through agreed-upon channels such as the United Nations and the Red Crescent, ensuring large and appropriate quantities reach Gaza. The fate and role of the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) remain uncertain under the current agreement.
## Negotiations for a Permanent Ceasefire
Once the initial truce is in place, Israel and Hamas will immediately enter into negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. The U.S. and mediators have provided stronger assurances about reaching a final settlement to end the war in Gaza, addressing key concerns from both sides.
This proposal represents the most detailed and advanced ceasefire plan presented in recent months, though final acceptance and implementation remain subject to continued negotiation and verification by both parties.
Meanwhile, flights, including international ones, are now being handled daily between 05:00 and 18:00 local Tehran time, as reported by the state news agency IRNA, following a week of ceasefire with Israel. The capital airports in Tehran have resumed operations, while airports in the northwest and central cultural hub remain closed for now.
In other developments, US President Donald Trump stated that Israel agrees to the "necessary conditions" for the conclusion of the ceasefire. Iran has reportedly expressed a desire to talk to Trump, with a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stating that there are indirect efforts to revive the search for a diplomatic solution to the conflict over the country's nuclear program.
Hamas is examining the ceasefire proposal "with great responsibility," and media close to Hamas have reported that the terrorist organization has reacted positively to the new proposal. The exact conditions of the new proposal by the mediators are still unclear.
The complex ceasefire proposal involves a 60-day truce, with Israel committing to a halt in offensive military activity in Gaza, as part of the broader discussion on war-and-conflicts in the region. The agreement also includes the release of hostages and the exchange of prisoners, signifying a significant political move in the general news. The proposed hostage releases, coordinated with prisoner releases from Israel, will occur on specific days throughout the period. The ceasefire, if accepted, may pave the way for further negotiations towards a permanent settlement.
