Currently, several parties in the Gaza war are closely watching the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas for the exchange of hostages.
Whether or not the agreement will be reached is a three-phase ceasefire plan announced two weeks ago by the US, Qatar and Egypt. After Hamas sent proposals for amendments to the draft agreement to the mediator countries,
During his visit to Doha, Qatar, the final destination of his eighth tour of the Middle East since the start of the war in Gaza, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken issued a statement in response to the latest cease-fire plan sent by Hamas to mediator countries in the talks, seen as impractical.
Also, the US Secretary of State urges Hamas to stop negotiating. The draft agreement is not different from the previous draft agreement that was adopted on May 6, a few days after reports that the United States, Qatar and Egypt will speed up negotiations to reach the next agreement.
The U.S. Secretary of State did not provide details on where or how Hamas would propose the changes, but said Israel and Hamas could reach a compromise where there are differences.
According to US National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan, many of the points Hamas wants to fix in the draft cease-fire plan are minor details and not unexpected.
When some points are proposed to amend the point that the substance has changed from the original draft in the United States. The United Nations Security Council came out to announce its support.
It has now been revealed that Hamas has proposed amendments to the draft ceasefire plan from the US. It was first announced on May 31 by US President Joe Biden. Although the American side did not publicly announce its acceptance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it is noted that the Israeli side prepared and accepted it. Under this plan, the ceasefire will be divided into three phases.
The first phase of the ceasefire agreement will begin with an immediate ceasefire and the release of some women, elderly and wounded hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. The duration of the first phase of the ceasefire will be six weeks, but it is different from the previous ceasefire agreement. The ceasefire may be extended until Israel and Hamas successfully begin a second phase of negotiations.
Once the first phase of the agreement is fully implemented, the second phase of the ceasefire will begin. This will result in a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The release of all remaining hostages and the withdrawal of all Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip to end hostilities.
The third or final phase is the beginning of the process of rebuilding the Gaza Strip after the end of the war.
Hamas has not yet officially released this. How do you propose to adjust the ceasefire draft in the reply sent to the intermediary countries in the negotiations? A recent statement issued by Hamas on Wednesday night only indicated that Hamas is optimistic about the ceasefire talks based on the draft of the US release.
Prepare to call on the US to pressure Israel to accept a cease-fire agreement that guarantees a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. This has been a constant demand of Hamas and is one of the main points of contention that has derailed previous cease-fire talks, as Israel insists on destroying Hamas' military and administrative capabilities before the end of the war.
How Hamas intends to modify the draft cease-fire agreement has not been officially disclosed. But some Western media reports, citing officials involved in the talks or who have seen details of Hamas's draft proposal, say the first phase of the ceasefire agreement is highly controversial.
The New York Times cited a senior official in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who was briefed on Hamas' proposed amendments and contacted the group. revealed that
One point Hamas wants to improve: It wants Israel to withdraw its forces from two main corridors. The first phase of that agreement includes the first week of a six-week ceasefire near the Egyptian border and central Gaza.
Another deal offered by Hamas calls for Israel to withdraw all troops from Gaza after the first phase of the ceasefire expires. Fighting must stop completely, including with Israel. Before exchanging hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
IRCG officials said Hamas wanted Russia, China and Turkey to sign the ceasefire agreement.
Reuters reported citing two Egyptian security officials. Hamas wants the US to sign a pledge pledging that the ceasefire will be based on the latest cease-fire plan. This would actually lead to a permanent ceasefire.
The uncertainty over whether a new ceasefire will happen comes as the United Nations Human Rights Council released the results of its inquiry into Hamas's October 7 invasion of Israel and Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It is considered a war crime and a crime against humanity.
The UN Human Rights Council, a human rights mechanism of the United Nations, on October 7, 2023 released its report of inquiry into the attacks by Hamas on Israel and Israel's Gaza Strip from October 7 to December 31, 2023.
The report was commissioned by an independent commission of inquiry appointed by the UN Human Rights Council in 2021 to investigate human rights violations in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
The report's findings: Both Israel and Hamas have committed acts that amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report says Hamas' military wing and six Palestinian armed groups are involved in killings, torture, abuse and sexual violence. Assistance was also received from Palestinian civilians in some cases, including systematic trafficking.
As for Israel, the report says Israel used excessive and disproportionate force, leading to direct attacks on civilians. And conflicts over the past several decades have resulted in unprecedented death tolls.
Also, the group that prepared the report said that Israel is using hunger as a weapon of war. Use sexual violence, including deliberate attacks on civilians, torture and inhuman treatment, including violations of personal dignity.
However, the production team has no enforcement or sanctioning powers. including Palestinian armed groups targeting Israel and Hamas
Meanwhile, Israel continues to wage war in the central and southern Gaza Strip. This comes despite the International Court of Justice (ICJ) earlier issuing an emergency order to Israel to immediately halt its offensive against the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
More recently, Reuters reported citing residents of the area. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) moved in and launched an assault on al-Mawazi, an area west of the coastal town of Rafah designated by the IDF as a humanitarian zone. As a result, Palestinians who fled the war have to settle here again.
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