According to the reports on Tuesday (12 August), Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have collaborated to draft a new ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza and securing the release of captives. This plan is intended to be presented to Hamas negotiators as a basis for negotiations. The core of the proposal involves a prisoner exchange where all captives and their bodies would be released in return for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Under the terms of the ceasefire, Israel would agree to pull back its military forces from Gaza. This withdrawal would take place under the supervision of Arab and American officials to ensure compliance and to maintain peace during the interim phase. Both sides would then engage in talks to reach a permanent agreement that would include disarming Hamas and establishing new governance in Gaza.
During this interim period, Hamas would be required to halt all military activities. This pause is meant to create a conducive environment for negotiations and prevent further violence. The proposal is also strategically designed to remove any justification for ongoing Israeli military presence in Gaza, specifically targeting the rationale used by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Meanwhile, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has highlighted the dire consequences of the conflict on Gaza’s children. They warned that prolonged disruption to education risks creating a lost generation. According to UNRWA, a ceasefire is the crucial first step to restoring schooling and safeguarding the future of Gaza’s youth.
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Egypt Qatar and Turkey propose Gaza ceasefire plan to end war and free captives
Unrwa warns of a ‘lost generation’ risk in Gaza due to loss of education
