President Joe Biden has announced a peace plan to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has been met with endorsements from the Israeli war cabinet, Egypt, Qatar, and the G-7. The agreement includes a detailed plan for recovery that will begin immediately upon acceptance by Palestinians. However, Hamas's history of rejecting peace with Israel raises questions about whether they will agree to this proposal.
The United States and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage by Hamas in October 2024 are urging both Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement on the ceasefire and hostages proposal. The Israeli military offensive in Gaza will not be halted until a resolution is reached.
According to reports, at least 60,000 temporary mobile homes and 200,0 tents will be provided for Palestinians who were forced to flee their homes due to the conflict. Civilian bulldozers and other heavy equipment will be used to clear rubble in Gaza. Hospitals, medical centers, and bakeries will be rehabilitated throughout the strip.
The United Nations, Egypt, and Qatar are leading an international effort for comprehensive reconstruction of homes, schools, and other essentials in Gaza. All Israeli hostages and bodies would be returned over the three phases of this agreement. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and other members of the Israeli war cabinet share Biden's view that Palestinian governance is essential for lasting peace.
Active Hamas fighters will remain targets for Israel even after the truce, but negotiations are ongoing to implement a tentative agreement with Hezbollah to withdraw its fighters up to 10 kilometers from the Israel-Lebanon border. Normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia is also promised in this agreement.
The Israeli military has been criticized for not providing adequate support and communication to families of hostages, with some parents describing the US government's response as more compassionate and serious than that of the Israeli government. The lack of condolence calls from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after family members were affected has further fueled frustration.