First phase: 6-week ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas, release of hostages.
Hamas expressed positive view towards Biden's plan but commitment contingent on permanent ceasefire and complete withdrawal.
President Joe Biden proposed a three-phase plan to end Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza.
Second phase: Full withdrawal of Israeli forces in exchange for release of all remaining living hostages.
Third phase: Major reconstruction to rebuild destroyed homes, schools and hospitals with assistance from Arab nations and international community.
President Joe Biden has proposed a three-phase plan to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza. The first phase involves a 6-week ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas in Gaza, and the release of hostages including women, the elderly, wounded individuals and some US citizens. During this initial phase, humanitarian aid would surge with 600 trucks carrying supplies into Gaza daily. In the second phase, there would be a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza in exchange for the release of all remaining living hostages (excluding male soldiers). The final phase includes major reconstruction to rebuild destroyed homes, schools and hospitals with assistance from Arab nations and the international community. Hamas has expressed a positive view towards Biden's plan but its commitment is contingent on a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The United States, Egypt, and Qatar have released a joint statement supporting Biden's plan.
Biden urged Hamas to take the deal during his speech on Friday. His call for Israel to stand behind the ceasefire and hostage deal could lead to potential historic normalization agreements with Saudi Arabia, calm along Israel's northern border with Lebanon, and a regional security network to counter Iran's threat.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a choice between the survival of his government and bringing home hostages held in Gaza while setting Israel on a new course away from international isolation. Critics see Netanyahu's stance as a political tactic. Two far-right Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, have threatened to resign and bring down the coalition if Netanyahu accepts the deal before Hamas is fully destroyed.
Smotrich demanded the fighting to continue until the 'destruction of Hamas and the return of all the hostages,' as well as 'the creation of a completely different security reality in Gaza and Lebanon.' National Security Minister Ben Gvir described the deal as 'reckless' and 'a victory for terrorism.'
Two far-right Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, have threatened to resign and bring down the governing coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he accepts a peace proposal laid out by US President Joe Biden.
Smotrich demanded the fighting to continue until the ‘destruction of Hamas and the return of all the hostages,’ as well as the ‘creation of a completely different security reality in Gaza and Lebanon.’
National Security Minister Ben Gvir described the deal as ‘reckless’ and ‘a victory for terrorism.’
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The author does not make any editorializing or pontification in the article. However, there are instances of selective reporting and sensationalism. The article focuses on the threats made by two far-right Israeli ministers to bring down the government if a peace proposal is accepted, while downplaying Biden's statement that Hamas has been degraded to a point where it can no longer carry out attacks and that Israel's war goals have been met. This selective reporting creates an incomplete picture of the situation and sensationalizes the actions of the two ministers. Additionally, there is no disclosure of sources in the article.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid condemned the comments by Smotrich and Ben Gvir.
Smotrich demanded the fighting to continue until the 'destruction of Hamas and the return of all the hostages.'
The Israeli government's two most prominent far-right members, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, made it explicitly clear they reject an immediate ceasefire.
National Security Minister Ben Gvir meanwhile described the deal as 'reckless' and 'a victory for terrorism.'
President Joe Biden has released a three-phase plan to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza.
The first phase of the plan calls for a 6-week ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas in Gaza, and the release of hostages including women, the elderly, wounded individuals and some US citizens.
During this initial phase, humanitarian aid would surge with 600 trucks carrying supplies into Gaza daily.
The second phase involves a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza in exchange for the release of all remaining living hostages (excluding male soldiers)
In the final phase, Gaza would undergo major reconstruction to rebuild destroyed homes, schools and hospitals with assistance from Arab nations and the international community.
Hamas has stated it views Biden’s plan positively, but its willingness to move forward is based on a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
The United States, Egypt, and Qatar have released a joint statement supporting Biden’s plan
Family members of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza have called on Netanyahu to publicly support Biden’s plan.
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Two far-right Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, support Netanyahu’s stance that an immediate ceasefire should be contingent on the destruction of Hamas.
Hamas has stated it views Biden's plan positively, but its willingness to move forward is based on a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
The United States, Egypt, and Qatar have released a joint statement supporting Biden's plan, stating it would bring immediate relief to Gaza residents as well as hostages and their families.
President Biden announced a proposal for a truce between Israel and Hamas.
Netanyahu faces a choice between the survival of his government and bringing home hostages held in Gaza while setting Israel on a new course away from international isolation.
Critics see Netanyahu’s stance as a political tactic.
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Netanyahu has refused to offer a timeline for ending the war against Hamas.
Two far-right Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, have threatened to resign and bring down the governing coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he accepts a peace proposal laid out by US President Joe Biden.
Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant warned that Israel will not accept any deal to end the war which would allow Hamas to rule over Gaza.
US President Joe Biden urged Hamas to take a ceasefire deal during his speech on Friday.
Biden hinted at challenging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a decisive moment with his call for Israel to stand behind the ceasefire and hostage deal.
The ceasefire and hostage deal could lead to potential historic normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, calm along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, and a regional security network to counter Iran’s threat.
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Hamas will only take the deal if it believes it can avoid losing power in Gaza and being prevented from rearming.
Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant warned that Israel will not accept any deal to end the war which would allow Hamas to rule over Gaza.
Hamas has made it clear it will not accept any other group governing Gaza.
