The Israeli government has approved US envoy Steve Witkoff's proposal for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange in Gaza, while Hamas is currently studying the proposal. Israeli media reported that the new proposal is more biased toward Tel Aviv than previous proposals.
Al Jazeera Net obtained detailed information about the new American proposal. Here are the most important points:
Duration: 60-day ceasefire. President Trump guarantees Israel's commitment to the ceasefire for the agreed-upon period.
Hostage Release: 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 deceased hostages, from the list of "58 hostages" scheduled to be released on the first and seventh days. Half of the living and deceased hostages (5 living and 9 deceased) will be released on the first day of the agreement. The remaining half of the hostages (5 living and 9 deceased) will be released on the seventh day.
Humanitarian Aid: Aid will be delivered to Gaza immediately upon Hamas's acceptance of a ceasefire agreement. Any agreement reached regarding aid to the civilian population will be respected for the duration of the agreement. Aid will be distributed through agreed channels, including the United Nations and the Red Crescent.
Israeli Military Activities: All Israeli offensive military activities in Gaza will cease upon the entry into force of this Agreement.
During the ceasefire period, airspace (military and reconnaissance) will be suspended in the Gaza Strip for 10 hours per day, or 12 hours per day during the days of prisoner and missing persons exchange.
Redeployment of the Israeli army: On the first day, after the release of the Israeli prisoners (5 living and 9 dead), redeployment will take place in the northern part of the Gaza Strip and in the Netzarim corridor, in accordance with Article 3 regarding humanitarian aid, and on the basis of agreed-upon maps.
On the seventh day, following the release of the Israeli prisoners (5 living and 9 dead), redeployment will take place in the southern part of the Gaza Strip in accordance with Article III regarding humanitarian aid, based on agreed-upon maps. Technical teams will work to determine the final redeployment boundaries during proximity negotiations.
Negotiations: On the first day, negotiations will begin under the auspices of the guarantor mediators on the arrangements necessary for a permanent ceasefire, including:
Keys and terms for exchanging all remaining Israeli prisoners for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Issues related to the redeployment and withdrawal of Israeli forces, and long-term security arrangements within the Gaza Strip.
The "day after" arrangements in the Gaza Strip that either side will raise.
Declaration of a permanent ceasefire.
Presidential Support: US President Donald Trump attaches serious importance to the parties' adherence to the ceasefire agreement and insists that negotiations during the temporary ceasefire, if successfully concluded by agreement between the parties, will lead to a permanent solution to the conflict.
Release of Palestinian prisoners: In exchange for the release of the ten living Israeli prisoners, and in accordance with the terms of the first phase of the January 19, 2025, agreement on hostages and prisoners, Israel will release 180 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,111 prisoners from Gaza arrested after October 7, 2023. In exchange for the release of the remains of 18 Israeli prisoners, Israel will release 180 deceased Gazans.
They will be released simultaneously according to an agreed-upon mechanism, without any public parades or ceremonies. Half of these releases will take place on the first day, and the other half on the seventh day.
Status of Hostages and Prisoners: On the tenth day, Hamas will provide full information (proof of life and medical report/proof of death) for each remaining prisoner. In return, Israel will provide full information on Palestinian prisoners arrested from the Gaza Strip since October 7, and the number of deceased Gazans held in Israeli custody. Hamas will commit to ensuring the health, welfare, and security of the hostages during the ceasefire period.
Release of the remaining hostages by agreement: Negotiations on arrangements for a permanent ceasefire must be completed within 60 days. Following the agreement, the remaining prisoners (living and dead) from the list of 58 presented by Israel will be released. If negotiations on arrangements for a permanent ceasefire are not concluded within the aforementioned time period, the temporary ceasefire may be extended on terms and for a period agreed upon by the parties, as long as they negotiate in good faith.
Guarantors: The mediators (the United States, Egypt, Qatar) will guarantee the continuation of the ceasefire for 60 days, and for any agreed-upon extension, will ensure that serious discussions are held on the agreements necessary for a permanent ceasefire, and will make every effort to ensure the completion of the above-mentioned negotiations.
Heading the Envoy: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to the region to finalize the agreement. Witkoff will chair the negotiations.
President Trump: President Trump will personally announce the ceasefire agreement. The United States and President Trump are committed to working to ensure that negotiations continue in good faith until a final agreement is reached.
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Al Jazeera Net obtains detailed information about Witkoff's new proposal on Gaza.