Details of Qatari negotiations framework for Gaza ceasefire revealed
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Qatar proposes a negotiation framework for a 60-day truce in Gaza, a phased prisoner exchange, and humanitarian aid distribution, to secure a lasting ceasefire.
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A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches near the shore during the sunset in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (AP)
Qatari mediators put forward a negotiation framework to secure a lasting ceasefire deal between the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza and the Israeli occupation.
The Qatari proposal outlined the ceasefire's terms and phases of implementation, though officials clarified that the published document was unofficial.
The proposed agreement calls for a 60-day ceasefire that would temporarily halt all military operations by both sides and includes a guarantee from US President Donald Trump that "Israel" will adhere to the truce throughout the agreed-upon period.
A complete halt to Israeli offensive operations in Gaza
The Qatari proposal states that all Israeli offensive military operations in Gaza will cease when the agreement takes effect, with the occupation's aerial activities (both military and reconnaissance) halting daily for 10 to 12 hours during prisoner exchange days.
Additionally, the proposed terms outline "Israel's" military redeployment in Gaza, specifying that on Day 1 after releasing 8 living Israeli captives, occupation forces will withdraw from northern areas and the Netzarim corridor to positions defined in previous agreement maps, with minor mutually agreed adjustments to be finalized later.
On day seven, following the release of 5 Israeli bodies, the occupation forces will redeploy in southern areas to positions previously agreed upon in the same past agreement maps, with minor adjustments to be finalized later.
Phased captive exchange
The proposed deal includes a prisoner exchange provision under which 10 living Israeli captives and 18 bodies from the previously agreed list of 58 would be released according to a phased schedule, with releases taking place on days 1, 7, 30, 50, and 60 following the ceasefire's implementation.
The agreement outlines a specific release schedule, with 8 living Israeli captives to be released on the first day, 5 bodies to be returned on day 7, another 5 bodies on day 30, 2 living prisoners on day 50, and finally 8 bodies to be released on day 60 of the ceasefire period.
The proposal stipulates that "Israel" will simultaneously release Palestinian prisoners through a prearranged mechanism in exchange for both living Israeli captives and remains, with the process conducted discreetly without public displays or ceremonial events.
Ten days after the ceasefire takes effect, Hamas will provide complete documentation, including proof of life, medical reports, or death certificates, for all remaining Israeli captives. In return, "Israel" will provide complete records of Palestinians detained in Gaza since October 7, 2023, along with the number of deceased Gazans held in Israeli custody.
The Qatari proposal notes that Hamas is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and security of the captives throughout the ceasefire period.
A framework for negotiation
Moreover, Qatar supports continuing negotiations to establish the necessary arrangements for reaching a permanent ceasefire within 60 days while stipulating that upon reaching such an agreement, all remaining Israeli captives (both living and deceased) from "Israel's" list of 58 individuals would be released. The proposal states that the temporary ceasefire may be extended if permanent ceasefire terms aren't finalized in the given period.
The proposal affirms that negotiations mediated and guaranteed by international parties will begin on the first day to work out terms for a permanent ceasefire.
The negotiations will cover several key areas, including the terms for releasing all remaining Israeli captives in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, the issues surrounding Israeli troop redeployment and withdrawal, along long-term security arrangements in Gaza. Additionally, the talks will cover post-war governance and reconstruction plans for Gaza that either party may propose, and announce a permanent ceasefire.
Support and guarantees
The document points out that Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is "serious about both parties' commitment to the ceasefire agreement, and insists that the negotiations during the temporary ceasefire period, if successfully concluded through an agreement between the two sides, should lead to a permanent resolution of the conflict."
Mediators, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, will ensure the ceasefire holds throughout the 60 days and will guarantee that serious discussions take place regarding arrangements for a permanent ceasefire.
The mediators will also ensure negotiations continue seriously for an extended period until both parties reach an agreement and maintain all measures outlined in this framework.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will arrive in the region to finalize the agreement and will lead the negotiations. Meanwhile, Trump announces a ceasefire, and the document states that the United States and President Trump are committed to working toward ensuring that fair negotiations continue until a final agreement is reached.
Humanitarian aid on the agenda
Regarding humanitarian aid, the proposal stipulates that assistance will be delivered to Gaza immediately upon Hamas' acceptance of the ceasefire agreement, specifying that the delivery mechanism will align with the provisions outlined in the January 19th agreement.
The aid package covers rebuilding water, power, and sewage systems, restoring hospitals and bakeries, providing equipment for rubble clearance, and reopening the Rafah crossing for travelers, patients, and trade.
The Qatari proposal emphasized that humanitarian aid would be distributed to Gaza's population through the United Nations and its agencies, along with the Palestinian Red Crescent.
