Israeli media reveals details of new US proposal for Gaza ceasefire
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A new US plan proposes a multi-phase Gaza ceasefire, starting with a 60-day truce, prisoner exchange, and ending with a US-backed administration.
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People inspect the damage at the Sheikh Radwan al-Taba UNRWA clinic following an Israeli army bombardment in Gaza City, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 (AP)
Israeli media outlets have revealed a new US proposal aimed at completely ending the war on the Gaza Strip, outlining a multi-phase plan that would begin with a temporary ceasefire during which negotiations would take place to determine the final stage of the war.
According to details published by the newspaper Israel Hayom, the first phase of the plan includes a 60-day ceasefire alongside a prisoner exchange deal, under which 10 living Israeli prisoners would be released and the bodies of 18 others would be handed over, in exchange for the release of over 1,200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including some serving life sentences.
According to the plan, the second phase aims to achieve a complete and permanent cessation of hostilities, while the final phase would involve placing Gaza under an internationally backed administration led by the US, with priority given to reconstruction efforts.
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for certain aspects of the proposal but reiterated "Israel's" longstanding conditions, including "the disarmament of Hamas," maintaining Israeli security control over the territory, and establishing an alternative civilian administration.
Hamas in Cairo for renewed ceasefire talks
The news of a new US ceasefire proposal closely follows reports by AFP citing a Palestinian source familiar with the matter that "mediators are working to formulate a new comprehensive ceasefire agreement proposal” that would see all the Israeli captives released in one go.
According to the source, the proposal may include a 60-day truce followed by long-term ceasefire talks, alongside a one-stage exchange of all Israeli captives, both living and deceased.
A Hamas delegation headed by Khalil al-Hayya has traveled to Egypt to participate in the discussions regarding Gaza ceasefire negotiations, as reported by Al-Qahera News, while earlier in the day, two sources cited by AFP confirmed that high-ranking Hamas officials were en route to Cairo for meetings with Egyptian officials as part of ongoing mediation efforts.
One source indicated that the delegation traveled in response to an Egyptian invitation, stating that al-Hayya would hold discussions with officials regarding current progress in both ceasefire negotiations and prisoner exchange arrangements.
A Hamas official told AFP that the group had not received any new proposals from "Israel"; however, they remain open if "Israel" decides it wants to reach an agreement.
