“At the White House on Friday, President Biden President Joe Biden has urged Hamas to accept a new Israeli proposal to Gaza War Termination.
Presented a fresh three-phase plan from the Israeli government that would ideally result in an ongoing cease-fire in Gaza.”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would withdraw from populous areas of Gaza during the first six weeks of the three-part proposal’s ceasefire.
In addition, there would be a “surge” in humanitarian relief and a hostage exchange for Palestinian captives.
The agreement would ultimately result in a long-term “cessation of hostilities” and a significant reconstruction strategy for Gaza.
He said that Hamas was no longer capable of carrying out a significant terrorist attack on Israel.
Speaking from the White House’s State Dining Room, Mr. Biden declared,
“It’s time for this war to end, for the day after to begin.”
In addition, he painted a vivid picture of Hamas’s weakened state following over seven months of Israeli strikes. When he declared that “at this point, Hamas is no longer capable of carrying out another October 7.”
The second phase would see the release of all remaining Israeli hostages,
Including male troops, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters following Mr. Biden’s speech. The official declared that there would be an end to hostilities and that all Israeli forces would leave Gaza. Mr. Netanyahu has already stated that he opposes a total pullout, arguing that doing so would put Hamas back in charge of the region.
The third phase would see the exchange of the hostages’ remains. The removal of debris, and the start of a three- to five-year reconstruction project supported by the US, Europe, and other international organizations. However, considering the extent of devastation and the conditions close to starvation, that proposal sounded almost idealistic.
But Mr. Biden presented this road map as reasonable—that is, provided the terrorist organization agrees to follow it. Mr. Biden stated, “A temporary cease-fire will become, in the words of the Israeli proposal. A cessation of hostilities permanently as long as Hamas lives up to its commitments.”
“It is my knowledge that there exist individuals in Israel who will not consent to this strategy and will demand an endless war. ” Mr. Biden stated, saying that certain members of Mr. Netanyahu’s administration have explicitly expressed their desire to “occupy Gaza.”
In an apparent direct address to the far-right members of Mr. Netanyahu’s cabinet. Mr. Biden stated, “They want to keep fighting for years, and the hostages are not a priority to them.”
“I’ve pushed Israel’s leadership to support this agreement.”
Through intermediaries situated in Qatar, the plan has been forwarded to Hamas.
In the meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made calls to his counterparts in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan in an effort to garner more support for the idea.
Regarding the proposal, Hamas stated that it sees it “positively” due to its demands for an ongoing ceasefire. The evacuation of Israeli soldiers from Gaza, reconstruction, and the exchange of detainees.
The group stated that if Israel “declares its explicit commitment to that. ” it would be willing to “deal positively and constructively” with any plan centered around an ongoing truce.
The new Israeli proposal, according to a second Palestinian official with knowledge of the negotiations and access to the document. Does not guarantee the end of the conflict or the full withdrawal of IDF forces from Gaza.
The statement came after an Israeli air strike and resulting fire killed at least 45 Palestinians on Sunday.
In a separate announcement on Friday, US lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum formally invited Mr Netanyahu to address Congress in Washington.
Regarding the length of time he was prepared to back Israel’s military operation in Gaza, especially its most recent assaults on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Mr. Biden has come under scrutiny. Over 36,000 individuals have died as a result of the violence in Gaza.
When Hamas terrorists stormed Israel in October, they killed over 1,200 people and kidnapped 252 more, sending them back to Gaza as prisoners. This marked the beginning of the conflict.
The Trump News ‘visual investigation revealed that Israel had utilized bombs manufactured in the United States during the strike, which put the White House in a difficult position regarding its involvement in the mounting death toll.
Mr. Biden said on Friday that he saw the “terrible images” from the deadly fire.
This week, Israel’s national security advisor stated that he anticipated the battle to last until at least the end of the current year.
However, it was evident that Mr. Biden was putting pressure on Hamas on Friday. Saying that accepting this offer was their greatest chance to put a stop to the conflict and move toward a cease-fire.
Speaking at the conference, Mr. Biden stated that “everyone who wants peace now must raise their voices”. And that “the public should let Hamas leaders know they should take this deal.” Strive to bring about a better future by transforming the horrific terror assault and conflict into something genuine and long-lasting.
