The proposed agreement mediated by Qatar and Egypt and accepted by Hamas outlines a comprehensive plan aimed at achieving peace and stability in the region. The agreement is structured into three distinct phases, each lasting 42 days, with specific objectives to be met at each stage.
In the first phase, Hamas has committed to releasing 33 Israeli hostages over the course of six weeks. These hostages include women, children, the elderly, and the sick. In return, Israeli forces will gradually withdraw from parts of Gaza, reconnaissance flights will be halted for 10 hours daily, and disarmed Palestinians will have free movement throughout the Gaza Strip. Additionally, hundreds of Palestinian prisoners are set to be released as part of this phase. The release ratio stipulates that for every Israeli hostage released by Hamas, 30 Palestinian women and children will be freed, along with 30 Palestinian prisoners over the age of 50. Female IDF soldiers will also be included in the hostage release, with a provision that for every Israeli female soldier released, Israel must release 50 Palestinian prisoners, including 30 serving life sentences. The agreement also allows for the inclusion of deceased hostages to reach the agreed-upon total of 33. Furthermore, efforts will be made to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, including the provision of shelters, home rehabilitation, and the restoration of critical infrastructure such as hospitals and the electric plant.
The second phase of the agreement focuses on establishing a sustainable period of calm in Gaza and the release of the remaining hostages, including civilian men and IDF male soldiers. While specific details of this phase were not fully disclosed in the document, the overarching goal is to maintain peace and security in the region.
The third phase of the agreement entails the initiation of a three-to-five-year Gaza rebuilding plan. This phase underscores the long-term commitment to reconstructing Gaza and fostering stability in the region.
