According to an article in the Washington Post, a framework has been accepted in the prisoner swap and ceasefire negotiations between occupying Israel and Hamas. The parties are trying to reach an agreement by discussing the details of the ceasefire. However, it is stated that the final agreement is not close and may take time due to the complexity of the process.
It is stated that the occupying Israel wants to rest its soldiers and prepare for possible clashes due to the attacks that have been going on for 9 months. According to an American official, the decrease in Hamas’ ammunition and the pressure from the Palestinians are increasing their demands for a ceasefire.
Solution Suggestions and Stages
- The first phase envisages a six-week ceasefire, during which Hamas will release 33 Israeli prisoners and Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
- The occupying Israeli soldiers will withdraw to eastern Gaza and humanitarian aid and hospital repairs will be provided.
The article also states that Hamas’ abandonment of its demand for a written guarantee that the conflict would end completely was an important turning point in the negotiations.
Interim Management Plan
Another phase of the deal calls for an interim administration plan for the Gaza Strip, with security provided by a US-trained force and Israel expected to approve Palestinian governance in Gaza.
According to American officials, Hamas is reportedly ready to hand over power to an interim administration arrangement, with Qatar and Egypt also reportedly supporting the negotiations.
US President Biden’s Proposal
US President Joe Biden announced that he presented a three-phase ceasefire proposal to occupy Israel. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the attacks would continue until the set goals were achieved.
Netanyahu had stated that there were differences between Israel’s proposal and Biden’s proposal.
