Mediators' call for a 60-day truce between Hamas and their opponents is accepted, with the inclusion of prisoner release as part of the agreement.
In a significant development, Hamas has approved a new 60-day ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip. This proposal, which serves as a framework for indirect negotiations towards a permanent ceasefire, has garnered the support of Fatah, led by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
The mediators, including Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, have offered guarantees for the implementation of the agreement and a pledge to resume negotiations on a permanent solution. Notably, US special envoy Steve Witkoff has played a notable role in proposing and updating the ceasefire plans.
The initiative includes the release of Israeli hostages in two batches, with the first batch expected to include ten living hostages and several bodies returned during the truce. However, the proposal does not specify the timeline for the second batch of hostage releases.
Spokesman Munther al-Hayek from Fatah urged Hamas to fully endorse the initiative to "stop the war of genocide" and prevent further displacement of Palestinians. The agreement, which does not include any amendments, was submitted to Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo without any alterations.
Delegations in Cairo have emphasized their flexibility in pursuing the deal to prevent Israel's plan to expand control over Gaza. The deal aims to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
However, the proposal does not address the international fears of worsening hunger and the risk of famine in the besieged enclave due to the Israeli plan to seize control of Gaza City. This concern has been raised by various organisations and governments worldwide.
Negotiations for a more comprehensive agreement with international guarantees are ongoing. The agreement does not mention any plans for resuming negotiations on a permanent solution beyond the framework of indirect negotiations towards a permanent ceasefire.
Despite these concerns, the ceasefire proposal offers a glimmer of hope for peace in the Gaza Strip. The parties involved have shown a willingness to negotiate and find a solution that benefits all sides, particularly the civilians who have been suffering for far too long.
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