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Qatari PM hopes ‘momentum’ now to end Israel’s Gaza war; Hamas deliberates

Qatari PM hopes ‘momentum’ now to end Israel’s Gaza war; Hamas deliberates

Summary

Qatar’s Prime Minister discussed a ceasefire plan for Gaza, which aims to stop violence and displacement in the region. The plan, supported by Israel and proposed by the United States, involves mutual prisoner releases and seeks to shift governance to the Palestinian people. Negotiations and further clarifications on the plan's details are necessary, but it has broad support from several countries.

Key Facts

  • Qatar's Prime Minister supports a US-proposed ceasefire plan for Gaza to stop violence and displacement.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the plan, which has been shared with Hamas.
  • The plan includes ending attacks in Gaza and allowing full aid access once agreed.
  • It calls for the release of Israeli captives and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
  • Hamas would step down from power and disarm, with members given amnesty.
  • An international force may oversee security and train local Palestinian police temporarily.
  • The plan lacks a clear schedule for Israel's withdrawal and outlines a possible security perimeter.
  • Negotiations continue to define details like governance and security arrangements.

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