Biden unveils Israeli ceasefire proposal in Gaza Strip
- May 31, 2024
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Israel offered Hamas a new proposal for Stop the fire in the Israeli offensive A loop in exchange for the release of all hostages, US President Joe Biden
Israel offered Hamas a new proposal for Stop the fire in the Israeli offensive A loop in exchange for the release of all hostages, US President Joe Biden said.
“Following intensive diplomatic activity by my team, in conversations with the leaders of Israel, Qatar, Egypt and other countries in the Middle East, Israel has proposed a new comprehensive proposal for a lasting ceasefire and the release of all hostages,” he said from the White House.
According to Biden, the proposal, which had already been sent to Hamas through Qatar, would have three phases.
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Six weeks of complete ceasefire
The first will last six weeks, during which a complete ceasefire will be established, Israeli troops will withdraw from all populated areas in the strip and the release of several hostages, including women, the elderly and the wounded, in exchange for the release of hundreds. Palestinian prisoners.
A Palestinian woman inspects the damage caused by an Israeli attack on the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters
“Permanent cessation of hostilities”, stage two
During those six weeks, Israel and Hamas are to discuss details of the second phase, which will include a “permanent cessation of hostilities,” the release of the remaining hostages, including soldiers, and the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip. , Biden spoke in detail.
According to the US President, this second phase will require very intensive negotiations, so that “the ceasefire will remain in effect as long as negotiations take place,” he said.
Palestinians make their way to survey the damage caused by an Israeli attack on the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. May 30. Photo: Reuters
Gaza’s “Grand Reconstruction Plan”
The third and final phase will involve a “massive reconstruction plan” for the Palestinian enclave and the return of the bodies of slain hostages.
“This proposal is currently under consideration. “This is what we asked for and what is needed,” Biden said.
Until now more than 36,280 people were killed in the Gaza Strip due to Continued bombing of Gaza by Israel. (EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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