Hamas leader says yes to Biden’s proposal

Hamas’s response to the recent proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza In line with the principles set forth in Joe Biden’s planThe leader of the organization, Ismail Haniyeh, said in a televised speech that the organization is based in Qatar.

He added, “Hamas and the (Palestinian) organizations are ready to reach a comprehensive agreement that includes a ceasefire, withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction of what was destroyed, and a comprehensive prisoner exchange agreement.” Haniyeh said in reference to the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

On May 31, Biden revealed what he described as… The Israeli “three-stage” proposal..

Egypt and Qatar – which mediate with the United States between Hamas and Israel – said on June 11 that they had received a response from Palestinian organizations to the American plan, without providing further details.

While Israel said that Hamas rejected key elements of the US plan, a senior Hamas official told Reuters that the changes were requested by the movement “It’s not important.”

The three stages of the truce proposal

According to what was reported by the British newspaper The Guardian. The first instar The proposed agreement includes a complete and comprehensive ceasefire for six weeks, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas in Gaza, the release of a number of hostages (including women, the elderly, and the wounded), and the release of Palestinian prisoners. As well as the release of American hostages.

During this first phase, Israel and Hamas will negotiate.Permanent cessation of hostilitiesBiden said.

If negotiations last more than six weeks, the ceasefire will last as long as it takes to reach an agreement.

the The second phase It will include the release of all remaining living hostages, including male soldiers, and the withdrawal of all Israeli forces from Gaza. As long as Hamas fulfills its obligations, the temporary ceasefire will become – according to the Israeli proposal – a permanent cessation of hostilities.

the The third and final stage It will include a major plan to rebuild Gaza and return the remains of the hostages who were killed to their families.