The Palestinian Hamas movement has proposed a ceasefire strategy in three stages for the Gaza Strip, which includes the full retreat of Israeli forces, rebuilding the territory’s infrastructure, and swapping hostages and the deceased’s remains, as per a Reuters report on Wednesday, referencing the proposal.
The initial phase of the proposal calls for ceasefire talks with Israel through intermediaries, aiming to rebuild Gaza’s hospitals and refugee camps and secure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave’s populated regions.
This phase also anticipates a prisoner exchange involving Palestinian detainees in Israel and the provision of humanitarian aid within 45 days.
The subsequent phase proposes swapping all Israeli male detainees for a certain number of Palestinian prisoners, alongside the total withdrawal of the Israeli military from Gaza.
The final phase of the plan includes exchanging the remains of those killed in the conflict.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas initiated a significant rocket offensive against Israel from Gaza, penetrating the border, which resulted in 1,200 fatalities and approximately 240 abductions.
Israel responded with counterstrikes, imposed a full blockade on Gaza, and commenced a ground operation aimed at neutralizing Hamas militants and freeing the hostages.
The conflict has resulted in over 27,000 deaths in the Gaza Strip, according to local reports.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre signed an agreement on Tuesday to support over one million people in Gaza.
The $10 million agreement will enable access to life-saving emergency health services for over one million individuals in Gaza.
The 12-month project will support 30 primary healthcare centers, 10 hospitals, and ambulances across Gaza with essential medicines, medical supplies, single-use items, and fuel.
Nearly one million internally displaced individuals and those living in areas served by the targeted health facilities will benefit from this project.
