Hamas’ Ceasefire Proposal and Evaluations

Hamas’ Accepted Ceasefire Proposal

It is claimed that Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal consisting of three stages lasting 42 days. It is stated that the ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas and presented by Egypt and Qatar in the Gaza Strip consists of three stages lasting 42 days.

Details of the Ceasefire

• The ceasefire will start with Israel’s withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor.
• The second stage will include Israel permanently ceasing its attacks and completely withdrawing from Gaza.
• The third stage aims to end the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip.

Israel’s Response and Evaluation

According to reports in the Israeli media, Israeli officials stated that they received Hamas’ ceasefire response through intermediaries. Israel considers Hamas’ accepted proposal as a ‘softened’ version of the Egyptian proposal and interprets this as an attempt to portray Israel as the party rejecting the agreement, likening it to a trick.

US Situation and Evaluation

US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that they are examining Hamas’ response to the ceasefire proposal and discussing the issue with partners in the region. Miller also announced that CIA Director Burns is working on the issue and they will discuss it in detail with partners in the coming hours.