Friends, just like an old vehicle’s engine suddenly starts making noise, the conflict between Israel and Gaza also sometimes seems to calm down, but then violence flares up again. Recently, Hamas has said it accepted a new ceasefire proposal, but there has been no concrete response from Israel yet. Let us explain the entire matter to you in detail.
What’s the whole matter about?
We’re talking about the proposal presented by Egypt and Qatar. According to this proposal, the ceasefire is to be implemented in three phases. Hamas has accepted this proposal, but there has been no response from Israel yet. According to Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, “We are in contact with all parties, but there has been no official response from Israel, no acceptance, no rejection, and no alternative proposal.”
The Three-Phase Proposal OF Cease Fire Deal Between Hamas And Israel
First Phase: This phase proposes a 60-day ceasefire. During this period, the Israeli army will withdraw from some areas in Gaza and increase the flow of humanitarian aid. Additionally, Hamas will release half of the 50 Israeli hostages, and in return, Israel will release Palestinian prisoners. This phase will also allow displaced Palestinians to return to their homes.
Second Phase: This phase includes a permanent ceasefire, along with the release of the remaining Israeli hostages and more Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli army will completely withdraw from Gaza.
Third Phase: In this final phase, the bodies of deceased hostages will be exchanged, and the reconstruction of Gaza will begin. It also includes international aid to rebuild Gaza’s economy and infrastructure.
Why Did the Previous Ceasefire Break Down?
In March 2025, after a ceasefire of a month or two, Israel resumed attacks on Gaza. Israel claimed that Hamas delayed the release of hostages and violated the terms of the truce. On the other hand, Hamas and the international community say that Israel violated the ceasefire agreement, blocked aid, and continued daily violence.
Table: Key Points of the Ceasefire Agreement
| First Phase | 42-60 days | Release of 33 hostages, release of Palestinian prisoners, partial withdrawal of Israeli troops, increase in aid |
| Second Phase | 42 days | Release of 33 hostages, release of Palestinian prisoners, partial withdrawal of Israeli troops, and an increase in aid |
| Third Phase | – | Exchange of bodies of deceased hostages, start of Gaza’s reconstruction |
What Is the Current Situation?
The current situation is that Hamas has accepted the ceasefire proposal, but there has been no official response from Israel. According to insiders in the Israeli government, Prime Minister Netanyahu, under pressure from the Trump administration, now wants a comprehensive deal rather than a phased agreement. Some right-wing parties in Netanyahu’s coalition government are opposing any deal and are demanding the complete military defeat of Hamas.
On the other hand, the movement by the families of the hostages in Israel continues. Thousands of people are taking to the streets and demanding that the government make a deal to secure the release of the hostages. One protester said, “Our government should have one and only one job to end this war and bring the hostages home.”
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The Way Forward Cease Fire Deal Between Hamas And Israel
Friends, just like it takes time to get an old vehicle running again, resolving this conflict is not easy. International mediators are continuously trying, but the lack of trust between the two sides and political pressures remain obstacles. Hamas claims it is ready for an agreement, but the Israeli government has yet to decide on a course of action.
Until both sides fully commit to a ceasefire, the suffering of the people of Gaza will not ease. Now, it remains to be seen how much pressure the international community can exert on Israel and whether both sides can reach an agreement on this new proposal.
My name is Farhad Dawar and I am graduate of the Institute of Media and Communication Studies Bahaddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan. I’m passionate about journalism and media, and I believe in journalism of courage, uncovering the truth, and shaping the future.
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