Plan announced by the American president also received positive reactions from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The extremist group Hamas declared this Friday (May 31, 2024) that it approves the ceasefire proposal presented by the President of the United States, Joe Biden. Earlier, the American leader defended a 3-phase agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
Biden demanded acceptance of the agreement and stated that Israel agreed to the proposal. “It is time to demand that Hamas come to the negotiating table and accept this agreement and end the war they started.”said in a meeting with journalists.
In an official statement, Hamas declared support for what was suggested. “We welcome what was included in President Joe Biden’s speech, which called for a permanent ceasefire”the group stated on Telegram.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that Israel has authorized negotiators to present a truce agreement in Gaza. He declared on X (formerly Twitter) that the government wants to receive the hostages as quickly as possible.
Statement by the Prime Minister’s Office:
The Government of Israel is united in its desire to return the hostages as soon as possible and is working to achieve this goal.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 31, 2024
Despite incentives for a ceasefire, no government representative presented official dates for negotiation talks.
Understand the ceasefire plan proposed by Biden
On the afternoon of this Friday (May 31), President Joe Biden explained a peace proposal for Israel and Hamas. The plan has 3 main phases:
- The 1st stage of the plan foresees a truce for 6 weeks. At this time, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) would withdraw from the populated areas of Gaza. The period would also include the release of hostages on both sides.
- The 2nd phase would see the definitive end of the conflict. For this to happen, the Israeli military would completely leave the Gaza Strip.
- The 3rd and final part of the plan focuses on starting the project to rebuild Gaza, in addition to helping Palestinians living in the territory.
The Democrat also said that the terms were proposed by the Israeli government and discussed between mediating countries, such as Egypt and Qatar. Now, Israeli and Hamas leaders must participate in joint talks.
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