An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated Israel’s acceptance of a peace deal with Hamas.                             Â
- This decision has come amid an eight-month-long military assault on Gaza.
- The plan is backed by the European Commission, the UK, Germany, France, Egypt, Qatar and other Arab governments. Â
About Biden’s Gaza Peace PlanÂ
Biden’s proposal consists of three phases peace plan for Gaza
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- Phase One: The first phase lasts six weeksÂ
- It includes a comprehensive ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas of Gaza, and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7.
- Palestinian prisoners would be exchanged for the Israeli hostages, with a focus on women, the elderly, and the wounded.
- Humanitarian aid would be provided, with 600 trucks delivering assistance daily to Gaza.
- Phase Two: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas would take place during the six-week period of phase one.
- Phase two involves the exchange of all remaining living hostages, including male soldiers.
- Israeli forces would fully withdraw from Gaza.
- A temporary ceasefire would transition into a permanent cessation of hostilities if Hamas fulfills its commitments.
- Phase Three: Phase three focuses on a major reconstruction plan for Gaza.
- Any remaining hostages who have been killed would be returned to their families.
- Biden assures Israelis of their security, stating that Hamas is no longer capable of carrying out similar hostage-taking actions.
Factors affecting deal’s success in Israel-Palestine Conflict

- External Pressures:
- International Condemnation: Global criticism of Israel’s actions, including from the US, creates pressure for a peaceful resolution.
- US Elections: Biden’s inability to influence Israel might hurt his re-election chances, further pressuring him to broker a deal.
- In these circumstances, a peace deal and ceasefire are being demanded from many quarters, but its path to fruition is not easy.Â
- Hamas Demands: Hamas’s insistence on Israel’s complete military withdrawal remains a major obstacle, as Israel is unwilling to fully demilitarize Gaza.
- Overall Challenges:
- Deep-Rooted Conflict: The underlying issues that have fueled the conflict for decades remain unresolved.
- There are conflicts over military withdrawal. Hamas demands Israel to withdraw its military from Gaza Strip but Israel is not ready for it and demands “destruction of Hamas†itself.
- Lack of Trust: Historical distrust between the two sides makes reaching a lasting agreement difficult.
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