Hamas presents Gaza peace plan featuring a five-year ceasefire to intermediaries
Senior Hamas leader Abdul Rahman Shadid confirmed on Friday that the group has presented a proposal to mediators for a comprehensive peace agreement in Gaza, which features a five-year truce.
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Senior Hamas leader Abdul Rahman Shadid confirmed on Friday that the group has put forward a proposal to mediators for a comprehensive peace agreement for Gaza, which incorporates a five-year truce.
Shadid stated in a press release that the proposal was submitted on April 17. It calls for a permanent halt to Israeli "aggression," the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the lifting of the blockade, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the reconstruction of the territory.
The proposal further stipulates an agreement for the simultaneous release of all hostages in Gaza in exchange for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners, as well as a five-year ceasefire supported by regional and international guarantees. Additionally, it calls for the establishment of an independent committee to oversee Gaza, according to Shadid.
He elaborated that this proposed governing committee would consist of independent technocrats with full authority and responsibilities, aligning with Egypt's suggestion for a community support committee. This committee would be responsible for managing Gaza’s affairs without direct political influence, ensuring security and basic services for Palestinians during the transitional phase.
Nevertheless, Shadid mentioned that the Israeli government "rejected the movement's vision, insisted on dividing the issues and refused to commit to ending the war, adhering to policies of killing, starvation and destruction, even at the expense of the lives of its army prisoners held in Gaza."
On Monday, Israel's state-owned broadcaster Kan reported that the Israeli government had "officially rejected" the proposal for a five-year truce with Hamas, which would have included the release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the defeat of Hamas remains Israel's primary goal and takes precedence over the release of hostages.
Israel had suspended the entry of goods and supplies into Gaza on March 2, following the expiration of the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas that was reached in January. The second phase has yet to be executed due to a lack of consensus between the parties involved.
Following this, Israel resumed military operations in the enclave on March 18. As of Thursday, Gaza-based health authorities reported that at least 2,326 Palestinians had been killed and 6,050 others injured since Israel intensified its strikes.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
Shadid stated in a press release that the proposal was submitted on April 17. It calls for a permanent halt to Israeli "aggression," the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the lifting of the blockade, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the reconstruction of the territory.
The proposal further stipulates an agreement for the simultaneous release of all hostages in Gaza in exchange for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners, as well as a five-year ceasefire supported by regional and international guarantees. Additionally, it calls for the establishment of an independent committee to oversee Gaza, according to Shadid.
He elaborated that this proposed governing committee would consist of independent technocrats with full authority and responsibilities, aligning with Egypt's suggestion for a community support committee. This committee would be responsible for managing Gaza’s affairs without direct political influence, ensuring security and basic services for Palestinians during the transitional phase.
Nevertheless, Shadid mentioned that the Israeli government "rejected the movement's vision, insisted on dividing the issues and refused to commit to ending the war, adhering to policies of killing, starvation and destruction, even at the expense of the lives of its army prisoners held in Gaza."
On Monday, Israel's state-owned broadcaster Kan reported that the Israeli government had "officially rejected" the proposal for a five-year truce with Hamas, which would have included the release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the defeat of Hamas remains Israel's primary goal and takes precedence over the release of hostages.
Israel had suspended the entry of goods and supplies into Gaza on March 2, following the expiration of the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas that was reached in January. The second phase has yet to be executed due to a lack of consensus between the parties involved.
Following this, Israel resumed military operations in the enclave on March 18. As of Thursday, Gaza-based health authorities reported that at least 2,326 Palestinians had been killed and 6,050 others injured since Israel intensified its strikes.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
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