Spokesman for the US mission to the United Nations, Nate Evans, said in a statement, “Today the United States called on the Security Council to go and vote on the draft US resolution supporting the proposal” announced by US President Joe Biden last week.
The first phase of the American proposal stipulates a ceasefire for 6 weeks, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from crowded areas in Gaza, and the exchange of some hostages and prisoners.
In the second phase, there will be the release of all hostages and a permanent cessation of hostilities, along with the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
The third phase includes the reconstruction of Gaza as part of a broader stabilization process in the Middle East.
One of the main gaps between Hamas and Israel over the plan is the duration of the ceasefire and the future role of Hamas.
Hamas demands a clear text accompanied by American guarantees regarding a complete cessation of the war and withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
This plan faces Israeli objection, as its leaders are determined to resume the war until the Hamas movement is completely eliminated.
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