A process of negotiation in pursuit of a ceasefire
Representatives representing the United States, Israel, Egypt and Qatar met in Paris, France, to draft a three-phase agreement to resolve the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a focus on the release of all those behind bars, Reuters reported. However, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is considering such a scenario.
Israel intensified its offensive in the Gaza Strip during the negotiations.
At a time when the prospects for a ceasefire agreement are still unclear, Israel has decided to intensify its offensive in the southern Gaza Strip, and Israel's defense minister has publicly pledged that their forces will continue to advance closer to the border with Egypt to completely eliminate the threat of terrorism.
A detailed explanation of the three-phase ceasefire agreement
It is understood that the three-phase agreement would first require Hamas to cease fire for 40 days and release all civilian hostages it is taking. This was followed by the release of Israeli women soldiers and the gradual increase in assistance to the Gaza Strip and the restoration of infrastructure services. Finally, Hamas returned the bodies of Israel's dead soldiers in exchange for Israel's release of Palestinian prisoners.
Analysis of our position and prospects.
After Hamas's leadership publicly signaled that they were willing to discuss any clear proposal or approach, several major powers, including the United States, Israel and Egypt, drafted the three-phase ceasefire. So far, however, Hamas has not responded to the deal. However, analysts believe that although Israel rejects a "permanent ceasefire", the ultimate goal of this agreement is to reach a "fourth phase" peace between the two countries, that is, Hamas hands over the Israeli soldiers they have captured in exchange for Israel releasing more Palestinian prisoners.
Previously, despite Israel's intensified offensive in the southern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has already killed more than 10,000 people. Now, the world is looking forward to the successful implementation of this three-phase agreement, which will bring about the long-awaited peace.