7 May 2024
Hamas says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to halt seven-month war with Israel. It issued a statement Monday saying its supreme leader, Ismail Haniyeh, had delivered the news in a phone call with Qatar’s prime minister and Egypt’s intelligence minister.
3 Phase plan
Transfer of captives to be carried out during the three phases.
Phase 1
42 day ceasefire. Includes a right of return for Palestinians to the north.
Phase 2
42 day extension and a commitment to permanant ceasefire and an end to military operations.
Phase 3
Includes a complete end of blocade of 17 years.
Jo Biden is committed to the implementation of the agreement.
Netanyahu does not want a permanant ceasefire but a sustained quiet.
Biden has the incentive to end the war as he is at risk of loosing the election in 6 months.
Netayah has the incentive to continue the war to keep his position.
Either way Netanyahu is finished.
Update on terms 5:12 am 07 May 24
Minister Benny Gantz has said that with or without a temporary pause in the fighting for the release of hostages, “We will enter Rafah and eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.”
Terms for Ceasefire
1. Immediate Ceasefire:
All parties agree to an immediate ceasefire, which includes halting all hostilities and combat actions.
2. Gradual Withdrawal from Central Gaza:
A mechanism is established for the gradual withdrawal of forces from the Netsarim axis and Al-Rashid Street over a specified period.
3. Complete Withdrawal to Pre-October 7 Borders:
All forces withdraw to behind the internationally recognized borders before October 7, resulting in a complete disengagement.
4. Prisoner Exchange Deal:
A prisoner exchange takes place within days, followed by further negotiations to discuss the exchange of soldiers and prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment.
5. Upon securing guarantees, the agreement is to be implemented within 48 hours from now.
