{"id":19783,"date":"2025-07-03T18:04:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=19783"},"modified":"2025-07-03T18:04:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:04:19","slug":"new-gaza-ceasefire-deal-nears-approval-60-day-truce-proposal-aims-to-end-war-secure-hostage-swap-and-begin-israeli-withdrawal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/07\/03\/new-gaza-ceasefire-deal-nears-approval-60-day-truce-proposal-aims-to-end-war-secure-hostage-swap-and-begin-israeli-withdrawal\/","title":{"rendered":"New Gaza Ceasefire Deal Nears Approval: 60-Day Truce Proposal Aims to End War, Secure Hostage Swap, and Begin Israeli Withdrawal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-Mediators working to end the war in Gaza are optimistic that a new ceasefire deal\u2014lasting 60 days\u2014may be announced soon, barring last-minute objections from Israel. The proposal, based on U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff&#8217;s framework, includes modifications to balance the demands of Hamas and Israel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\">Though it omits explicit language about a ceasefire (a point Israel insists on), it offers strong assurances against the resumption of war and commits both sides to negotiations\u2014addressing Hamas\u2019s key demand.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-8\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1244\">Key Elements of the Proposal:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"3327\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-9\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1591\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1371\">Indirect Negotiations: If both sides approve, swift indirect talks will begin to resolve &#8220;technical issues,&#8221; including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1591\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-11\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1410\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\" data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1410\">Selection and release of prisoners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-13\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1463\">Criteria for high-sentence Palestinian prisoners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-15\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1591\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-16\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1591\">Israeli withdrawal plans from Gaza, including contentious areas like the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egyptian border<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-17\" data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1764\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-18\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1764\">Initial Military Withdrawal: Hamas reportedly agreed to an initial Israeli withdrawal similar to January\u2019s ceasefire pattern, as a first step toward a complete exit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-19\" data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"2109\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1811\">Hostage and Prisoner Exchange Timeline:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"2109\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-21\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-22\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1906\">Day 1: Release of 8 live Israeli hostages; start of Israeli pullout from northern Gaza<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-23\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1985\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\" data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1985\">Day 7: Return of 5 Israeli bodies; begin withdrawal from southern Gaza<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-25\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2064\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\" data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2064\">Day 30 &amp; 50: Return of 5 more bodies and 2 live hostages, respectively<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-27\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2109\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-28\" data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2109\">Day 60: Handover of 8 Israeli bodies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19604\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19604\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19604 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1300000.jpg\" alt=\"Amid escalating Israeli attacks, Gaza faces a humanitarian catastrophe with tens of thousands killed or injured and no graves left for the dead.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1300000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1300000-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1300000-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19604\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Israeli bombardment has left 10% of Gaza\u2019s population either dead or injured, overwhelming hospitals and exhausting burial space.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"3327\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-29\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-30\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2260\">Humanitarian Protocol:<br data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2142\" \/>Aid deliveries will begin immediately upon Hamas\u2019s approval of the deal, per the January 9 agreement, involving:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-31\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2298\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-32\" data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2298\">UN and Red Crescent participation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-33\" data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2362\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-34\" data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2362\">Aid trucks carrying food, medicine, tents, and mobile homes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-35\" data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-36\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2429\">Heavy machinery for rubble clearance and infrastructure repair<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-37\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2710\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-38\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2710\">Security Measures &amp; Intelligence Sharing:<br data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2481\" \/>Aid delivery will follow strict coordination without any public ceremonies. Hamas must provide proof-of-life or death for all captives by Day 10, while Israel must disclose data on Palestinians detained since October 7.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-39\" data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"3094\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-40\" data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2751\">Ceasefire Negotiations Framework:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"3094\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-41\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2843\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-42\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2843\">During the 60-day truce, intensive negotiations will aim for a permanent ceasefire.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-43\" data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2906\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-44\" data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2906\">The U.S., Egypt, and Qatar will guarantee the process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-45\" data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2975\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-46\" data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2975\">If no agreement is reached by Day 60, the truce may be extended.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-47\" data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3094\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-48\" data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3094\">U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the final agreement personally, affirming U.S. commitment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-49\" data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3327\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-50\" data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3176\">Reconstruction &amp; Security Guarantees:<br data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3142\" \/>A final agreement would address:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3327\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-51\" data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3202\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-52\" data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3202\">A long-term truce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-53\" data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3282\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-54\" data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3282\">International guarantees for Gaza&#8217;s reconstruction and demilitarization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-55\" data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3327\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-56\" data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3327\">Full prisoner releases on both sides<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-57\" data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3349\">Hamas Reactions:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-58\" data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3837\">Hamas confirmed it is dealing with the proposal &#8220;with high responsibility&#8221; and conducting internal and factional consultations. Senior <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/01\/hamas-offers-60-day-ceasefire-deal-to-release-israeli-hostages-in-exchange-for-phased-israeli-withdrawal\/\">Hamas<\/a> official Taher al-Nunu stated the movement is ready to agree to any plan that leads to a full end to the war. Politburo members also held strategic meetings in Ankara with Turkey\u2019s foreign minister Hakan Fidan and intelligence chief \u0130brahim Kal\u0131n, to discuss diplomatic efforts to stop the war and secure humanitarian relief.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-59\" data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3870\">Israeli Political Backlash:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-60\" data-start=\"3872\" data-end=\"4225\">While President Trump claimed that Israel has agreed to the plan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not formally endorsed it. He faces heavy resistance from far-right ministers, particularly Itamar Ben Gvir, who threatens to quit the coalition if the war is paused. Ben Gvir insists on escalating the ground assault, not freezing it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-61\" data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4565\">Netanyahu continues to pledge that Hamas will not be allowed to return to power, and that all Israeli hostages will be rescued. Nonetheless, behind the scenes, strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer reportedly accepted parts of the proposal, including phased military withdrawal and humanitarian aid\u2014according to Israeli media.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19732\" style=\"width: 980px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19732 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5005.jpg\" alt=\"Strike on Gaza Displacement Center Kills 11, Pushing Wednesday Death Toll Above 70\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5005.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5005-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An Israeli strike on a Ministry of Endowments shelter in Gaza\u2019s al-Zaytoun killed 11 displaced civilians\u2014mostly children<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-62\" data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4587\">Trump\u2019s Warning:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-63\" data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4771\">Trump issued a blunt statement on Truth Social, warning Hamas: \u201cI hope, for the sake of the Middle East, that Hamas accepts this deal. If not, things will only get worse for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-64\" data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4813\">Notably Unaddressed: Hamas\u2019s Weapons<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-65\" data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"5034\">So far, the issue of Hamas\u2019s military arsenal has not been raised in negotiations. It&#8217;s unclear if Israel will insist on addressing it in the upcoming indirect talks, or whether it will be postponed to later stages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-Mediators working to end the war in Gaza are optimistic that a new ceasefire deal\u2014lasting 60 days\u2014may be announced soon, barring last-minute objections from Israel. The proposal, based on U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff&#8217;s framework, includes modifications to balance the demands of Hamas and Israel. 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