[News] Palestinian Resistance's response to 'Israel's' ceasefire proposal
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Palestinian Resistance's response to 'Israel's' ceasefire proposal
Al Mayadeen English
June 14, 2024
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Al Mayadeen obtains a document outlining the fundamental principles of the
Palestinian Resistance's response to the Israeli proposal, as presented by
US President Joe Biden, regarding the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
[image: 4685945d-b8c7-4710-aceb-32633a944091.jpg]
- Head of the Hamas Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh (right) and PIJ
Secretary-General Ziyad al-Nakhalah (left) discuss a ceasefire deal in
Doha, Qatar on June 12, 2024. (Palestinian Media)
After the Palestinian Resistance in the Gaza Strip recently submitted its
response
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hamas--pij-deliver-response-on-gaza-ceasefire-proposal-to-me>
to the American proposal for a ceasefire, including comments and amendments
reflecting its conditions, *Al Mayadeen* acquired a document outlining the
basic principles
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/resistance-source-reveals-amendments-to-gaza-ceasefire-plan>
of
the response document.
Here is the text of the Resistance's response:
Here are the foundational principles for an agreement between the Israeli
and Palestinian sides in Gaza concerning the exchange of detainees and
prisoners, as well as achieving sustainable calm.
This text outlines the fundamental principles for an agreement, referencing
the Palestinian response to the Israeli proposal dated May 6, 2024
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hamas-agrees-to-mediators--proposed-deal-with--israel>
.
The framework aims to release all Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip,
including civilians and soldiers, regardless of their status (alive or
deceased) or the duration of their detention. In exchange, there would be a
reciprocal release of an agreed-upon number of prisoners held in Israeli
prisons, to achieve a state of calm.
To achieve a permanent ceasefire, the following steps are proposed: the
withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, the reconstruction of
Gaza, and the lifting of the blockade. This includes opening all border
crossings to facilitate the movement of residents and unrestricted
transport of goods.
The framework agreement consists of three related and interconnected stages
as follows:
The first phase (42 days)
1. Both parties agree to temporarily cease military operations, with
Israeli forces withdrawing eastward and away from densely populated areas
to position themselves along the border throughout the Gaza Strip. This
includes the Philadelphi Axis and the Gaza Valley (Netzarim Axis and the
Kuwait roundabout), as outlined below.
2. Temporary cessation of flights (both military and reconnaissance) over
the Gaza Strip daily, to be restricted to 10 hours, extended to 12 hours on
days designated for the exchange of captives and prisoners.
3. The agreement includes provisions for returning displaced individuals to
their respective areas of residence, along with the withdrawal of forces
from the Philadelphi axis and Gaza Valley (specifically the Netzarim axis
and the Kuwait roundabout).
1. On the third day (following the release of three detainees), Israeli
forces will fully withdraw from the Rafah crossing, the entire Philadelphi
Axis, and eastward from al-Rashid Street to Salah al-Din Street. All
military sites and installations in the area will be dismantled by no later
than the seventh day. From the first day, displaced individuals will begin
returning to their residences (without carrying weapons), and residents
will enjoy unrestricted movement throughout the Gaza Strip. Additionally,
humanitarian aid will enter via al-Rashid Street from the outset without
restrictions.
2. By the 22nd day, Israeli forces will withdraw from the central areas
of the Gaza Strip, specifically the Netzarim Axis and the Kuwait Roundabout
axis, to a nearby border area. All military sites and installations in this
zone will be dismantled. Displaced individuals will continue returning to
their residences throughout the Gaza Strip, without carrying weapons, with
a focus on facilitating their return from the South to the North. The
agreement ensures unrestricted freedom of movement for the population
across all areas of the Gaza Strip.
3. From the first day onwards, a substantial amount of humanitarian aid,
relief materials, and fuel will be delivered, totaling 600 trucks daily.
This includes 50 fuel trucks, with 300 allocated for the northern regions.
The aid will support the operation of power stations and trade activities,
and provide equipment for rubble removal, hospital rehabilitation, and
operational needs across Gaza's health services and bakeries. This
humanitarian assistance will be sustained throughout all phases of the
agreement.
4. Prisoner-captive exchange between both sides:
During this initial phase, Hamas will release 32 Israeli captives,
including both living individuals and the remains of the deceased. This
group includes women (both civilians and female soldiers), children (under
19 years who are not conscripts), elderly individuals (over 50 years old),
and civilians who are sick or wounded. In exchange, an agreed number of
prisoners held in Israeli prisons and detention centers will be released.
1. Hamas would release all living Israeli captives, which includes
civilian women and children (under 19 years old who are not conscripts). In
return, "Israel" agrees to release 30 women and children for each Israeli
captive released, based on lists provided by Hamas, according to their date
of capture.
2. Hamas would release all living Israeli detainees, including elderly
individuals (over 50 years old) and sick or wounded civilians. In exchange,
"Israel" agrees to release 30 elderly individuals (over 50 years old) and
any sick or wounded civilian detainees for every Israeli captive, based on
lists provided by Hamas sorted by the oldest arrests.
3. Hamas would release all living Israeli female captives and recruits,
in exchange for "Israel" releasing 50 detainees from its prisons for every
Israeli female captive released (30 sentenced to life, 20 to other
sentences) based on lists provided by Hamas.
5. Mechanism for exchanging detainees and prisoners between the two parties
during the first phase:
- By the third day, Hamas will release three Israeli captives,
prioritizing civilians. By the seventh day, Hamas will release three
Israeli captives, prioritizing civilians.
- Afterward, Hamas will release three Israeli detainees every seven
days, beginning with women (both civilians and soldiers, if possible), and
prioritizing all living detainees for release before addressing the
transfer of body parts and remains of the deceased.
- In return, “Israel” will release the agreed-upon number of detainees
in Israeli prisons for every Israeli captive who is released, provided that
this happens simultaneously and on the same day according to the lists that
Hamas will provide.
- During the sixth week, Hamas will release the remaining detainees
included in this stage. In exchange, the agreed-upon number of detainees
will be released from Israeli prisons simultaneously and on the same day,
based on lists provided by Hamas.
- By the seventh day, Hamas will disclose the available information
regarding the number of Israeli detainees to be released in this phase,
contingent upon "Israel" providing adequate information to Hamas and
relevant international authorities regarding Palestinian prisoners and
detainees from the Gaza Strip, particularly those arrested after October 7,
2023.
- On the 22nd day, "Israel" will release all detainees who were
re-detained following the Gilad Shalit deal.
- If the number of Israeli detainees to be released in this stage does
not reach 32, Hamas will supplement the release with body parts or remains
of the deceased from the same categories outlined for this stage. In
exchange, "Israel" will release all women, children (under 19 years old),
patients, and elderly individuals (over 50 years old) who were arrested
from the Gaza Strip after October 7, 2023.
This exchange is expected to occur during the fifth week of this phase.
- The standards and criteria for a prisoner-captive exchange in this
stage will apply to the two individuals, Hisham al-Sayyed and Avera
Mengistu if they are confirmed to be alive.
- The exchange process is contingent upon adherence to the terms of the
agreement, which include halting military operations by both parties,
withdrawing Israeli forces along the border including the Philadelphi Axis
and Rafah crossing, facilitating the return of displaced persons to their
homes, and ensuring the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid.
6. The Palestinian detainees who are liberated will not be re-detained on
the same charges for which they were initially detained. "Israel" will not
reincarcerate these prisoners to serve the remainder of their sentences,
nor will they require them to sign any documents as a condition for their
release. These measures will be accompanied by necessary legal procedures
to ensure compliance with these terms.
- Restoring the conditions of prisoners and detainees in Israeli prisons
and detention camps to what they were before October 7, 2023, including
those who were arrested after this date.
7. The principles and criteria for exchanging detainees and prisoners in
the first phase mentioned above do not serve as the basis for negotiating
the exchange criteria in the second phase.
8. By the 16th day at the latest, indirect discussions will commence
between the two parties to finalize the criteria for exchanging detainees,
including conscripts and remaining individuals, for the second phase. This
process must be completed and agreed upon before the end of the fifth week
of this phase.
9. The United Nations, its agencies (including UNRWA), and other
organizations will actively engage in providing humanitarian services
across all areas of the Gaza Strip, a commitment that will be sustained
throughout all stages of the agreement.
10. Infrastructure rehabilitation (including electricity, water, sewage,
communications, and roads) across all areas of the Gaza Strip will commence
immediately from day one. Necessary equipment for civil defense, public
works, and municipal services will be deployed for debris removal and
reconstruction, a process that will persist throughout all phases of the
agreement.
11. The necessary supplies and resources will be provided to accommodate
displaced persons who lost their homes during the war, ensuring a minimum
of 60,000 temporary homes and 200,000 tents.
12. An agreed-upon number of wounded soldiers will be permitted to travel
(at least 50 per day) through the Rafah crossing. Restrictions on travel
will be lifted, and the movement of goods and trade will resume from the
first day of this phase.
13. Arrangements and plans are underway for the reconstruction of homes,
civilian facilities, and infrastructure destroyed during the war. Those
affected will receive support and compensation under the supervision of
several countries and organizations, including Egypt, Qatar, and the United
Nations.
14. All procedures from this stage will carry over into the second stage,
encompassing temporary cessation of military operations by both parties,
relief efforts, shelter provisions, withdrawal of Israeli forces, cessation
of flights, and more, until a sustainable calm is declared, marking a
permanent cessation of military and hostile operations that comes into
effect.
Negotiations will persist under the guarantee of mediators until both
parties agree on the criteria for exchanging captives and detainees during
the second phase.
The second phase (42 days):
15. Announcing the restoration of sustainable calm, which signifies a
permanent cessation of military and hostile operations, will take effect
before the captive-prisoner exchange between the two parties.
This exchange will involve all remaining Israeli male captives who are
alive (both civilians and soldiers), in exchange for an agreed-upon number
of detainees from Israeli prisons and detainees from Israeli detention
centers. Additionally, it includes the complete withdrawal of Israeli
forces from the Gaza Strip.
The third phase (42 days):
16. Both parties will exchange all body parts or remains of the deceased
after their arrival and identification.
17. Initiate the Gaza Strip reconstruction plan, scheduled to span three to
five years, encompassing the rebuilding of homes, civilian facilities, and
infrastructure to support and compensate all affected groups. This effort
will be overseen by several countries and organizations, including Egypt,
Qatar, and the United Nations.
18. Ending the complete siege of the Gaza Strip entails opening all border
crossings, notably the Rafah crossing, to facilitate the movement of
residents and goods. Additionally, ensuring uninterrupted electricity
supply throughout all areas of the Gaza Strip is paramount.
Guarantors of this agreement:
Qatar, Egypt, the United States, the United Nations, Turkey, Russia, and
China
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