Bethlehem Together – Israel expects to receive Hamas’ response to the offer made to conclude a prisoner exchange deal, perhaps as early as this evening (Wednesday). If the response is positive, the Israeli delegation, which has avoided traveling so far, will head to Cairo to discuss the many details. Hebrew channels say.
The following is the text of the offer that the Egyptian side conveyed to the leadership of the Hamas Movement on Friday, April 26, 2024, according to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, which is close to Hezbollah.
Basic principles for an agreement between the Israeli side and the Palestinian side in Gaza on the exchange of detainees and prisoners between the two sides and the return of sustainable calm.
The framework agreement aims to release all Israeli detainees in the Gaza Strip, whether civilians or soldiers, whether alive or otherwise, at all periods and times, and to return to a sustainable calm, including taking the necessary measures to reach a ceasefire.
The framework agreement
consists of 3 stages, which are as follows:
The first stage (40 days,
With the possibility of extension):
¦ Temporary cessation of mutual military operations between the two parties, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces eastward and away from densely populated areas to an area close to the border in all areas of the Gaza Strip (except the Gaza Valley, as shown below).
¦ Cessation of aviation (military and reconnaissance) in the Gaza Strip for 8 hours a day, and for 10 hours on the days of the release of detainees and prisoners.
¦ Return of displaced civilians to their areas of residence:
¦ On the seventh day (after the release of all the women), Israeli forces withdraw from Al-Rashid Street to the east along Salah Al-Din Street, in a way that facilitates the entry of humanitarian aid, and allows the beginning of the return of unarmed displaced civilians to their areas of residence, and the freedom of movement of the civilian population in all areas of the Strip.
¦ On the 22nd day (after the release of
two-thirds of the detainees), Israeli forces withdraw from the center of the Gaza Strip (especially the Netzarim Martyrs axis and the Kuwait Roundabout axis) east of Salah al-Din Road to an area close to the border, where displaced civilians are allowed to return to their places of residence in the north of the Gaza Strip. .
¦ Facilitating the entry of intensive and appropriate quantities of humanitarian aid, relief materials and fuel (500 trucks, including 50 fuel trucks, including 250 to the north), including the fuel needed to operate the electricity and trade station and the equipment needed to remove rubble, and rehabilitate and operate hospitals, health centers and bakeries in every country. areas of the Gaza Strip and this will continue throughout all stages of the agreement.
Exchange of detainees and prisoners between the two sides:
Hamas releases at least 33 male and female detainees, including all surviving Israeli detainees, including women (civilians and soldiers), children (under the age of 19
), the elderly (over the age of 50), and the sick and wounded.
Hamas releases all living Israeli detainees, including civilian women and children (under the age of 19). In return, Israel releases 20 children and women for every Israeli detainee who is released, based on lists provided by Hamas according to the oldest arrests.
Hamas releases all living Israeli detainees, including the elderly (over the age of 50), the sick, and the wounded. In return, Israel releases 20 elderly prisoners (over the age of 50, the sick, and the wounded) (provided that the remainder of their sentence does not exceed 10 years) for each detainee. Israeli, based on lists provided by Hamas, according to the oldest arrests.
Hamas releases all living Israeli detainees, including the elderly (over the age of 50), the sick, and the wounded. In return, Israel releases 20 elderly prisoners (over the age of 50, the sick, and the wounded) (provided that the remainder of their sentence does not exceed 10 years) for each detainee. Israeli,
based on lists provided by Hamas, according to the oldest arrests.
Hamas releases all Israeli female soldiers who are alive (and who were in active military service on 10/7/2023). In return, Israel releases 40 prisoners from its prisons for every Israeli female soldier who is released (20 life sentences, and 20 life sentences). The remainder of their sentence should not exceed 10 years, based on lists provided by Hamas, with the Israeli right of refusal (for no more than 200 names).
Every one of the prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment and due for release may be released abroad or in Gaza.
Schedule for the exchange of detainees and prisoners between the two parties in the first stage:
Hamas releases 3 Israeli detainees on the first day of the agreement. After that, Hamas releases 3 other detainees every three days, starting with all the women (civilians and soldiers), until the 33rd day. In return, Israel releases the identical agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, according
to the lists. which will be agreed upon.
By the seventh day (at most), Hamas will submit a list of all remaining detainees (in addition to the 33 mentioned) from the above-mentioned categories, provided that they will be released on the 34th day, when the agreement to stop military operations will be extended for several days depending on the remaining number of detainees. (One additional day for every additional detainee who is released. In return, the Israeli side will release the agreed-upon identical number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, according to the lists that will be agreed upon.
Exchanges are linked to the extent of compliance with the terms of the agreement, including the cessation of aggressive operations, the redeployment of forces, the return of displaced persons, and the entry of humanitarian aid.
Not to arrest liberated Palestinian prisoners on the same charges for which they were previously arrested.
The first stage keys shown above do not constitute a basis for negotiating
the second stage keys.
No later than the 16th day of the first phase (and after the release of half of the detainees), indirect discussions will begin between the two parties regarding agreeing on the necessary arrangements for the return of sustainable calm.
The United Nations, its relevant agencies and other international organizations carry out their work in providing humanitarian services in all areas of the Gaza Strip, and this continues throughout all stages of the agreement.
Beginning the rehabilitation of infrastructure (electricity, water, sanitation, communications, and roads) in all areas of the Gaza Strip, and the coordinated introduction of the necessary equipment for civil defense, and to remove rubble and rubble, and continuing this throughout all stages of the agreement.
Facilitating the introduction of supplies and requirements necessary to establish shelter camps to accommodate displaced persons who lost their homes during the war.
Starting from the 14th day, an agreed upon number of wo
unded military personnel will be allowed to travel through the Rafah crossing to receive medical treatment.
The second stage (42 days):
Completing the agreement on the necessary arrangements for the return of sustainable calm and announcing its entry into force before commencing the exchange of detainees and prisoners between the two parties – all remaining Israeli men alive (civilians and soldiers) – in exchange for an agreed-upon number of prisoners in Israeli prisons and detainees in concentration camps. Israeli forces, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
Begin the necessary arrangements for the comprehensive reconstruction of homes, civilian facilities, and civilian infrastructure that were destroyed due to the war.
The third stage (42 days):
Exchange all bodies and remains of the dead from both sides after arriving and identifying them.
Begin implementing the 5-year reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, including homes, civilian facilities, and infrastructure. The Palestinia
n side refrains from reconstructing military infrastructure and facilities and does not import any equipment, raw materials, or other components used for military purposes.
* Guarantors of the agreement: Qatar, Egypt, and the United States
Source: Maan News Agency