Recently, Egypt proposed a new ceasefire that aims to end in three phasesIsraeli-Palestinian conflictand release the detainees. According to the proposal, Israel** has not yet responded to this proposal with a categorical rejection. The initial plan for the Egyptian plan was described as "ambitious" by the Associated Press. According to theTimes of IsraelThe ceasefire package is divided into three phases, with plans to end hostilities and release all hostages. There is speculation that Egypt's move is aimed at quelling the 80-day roundIsraeli-Palestinian conflictto reduce the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian areas.
According to the Egyptian plan, the first phase is a two-week ceasefire, which can also be extended to three to four weeks. During this period, Israel will release 120 Palestinian detainees, and in exchange, Hamas will release 40 hostages, including women, minors, the elderly, and the sick. At the same time, hostilities will be suspended and Israeli tanks will be withdrawnGaza Stripto allow humanitarian aid to enter the area. The purpose of this phase is to reduce tensions through the exchange of hostages and to create conditions for a peaceful settlement in the subsequent phase.
The second phase of the Egyptian programme is the "Palestinian National Dialogue", initiated by Egypt, which aims to bridge the gap between the Palestinian partiesPoliticsRifts between factions. The goal of this stage is to passPoliticsmeans to resolve differences, thereby inGaza StripwithWest BankBuild a technocracy**. Egypt as a tuneSolutionwill play an important role in facilitating reconciliation among Palestinian factionsIsraeli-Palestinian conflictpaves the way for a lasting peace settlement.
The third phase is a comprehensive ceasefire, and Hamas will release the remaining detainees, including Israeli soldiers. At the same time, Israel will release detainees associated with Hamas and Jihad, including those who followed the October 7 attacks on Israel. The exact number of people to be released needs to be further agreed. At this stage, Israel will withdraw its forces and allow the Palestinian population to return to their homes. Through the implementation of this phase, it aims to provide a peaceful and secure environment for the local population and break the vicious circle of conflict.
In general, the "ambitious settlement" proposed by EgyptIsraeli-Palestinian conflictThe new programme is divided into three phases. The first is to achieve a qualitative release through a ceasefire exchange and create conditions for easing tensions;The second is the development of a Palestinian national dialogue, adoptedPoliticsmeans to resolve differences;Finally, a comprehensive ceasefire and the release of the remaining detainees will provide an environment of peace and security for the local population. The proposal of this proposal is seen as a positive effort by Egypt to promote the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, and Israel** has not yet made a final decision, but it is a positive signal that the two sides still have the will to settle the dispute through negotiations.