Detailed Memorandum on the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Draft

The draft ceasefire agreement in Gaza, as published by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, includes multiple phases aimed at ending the conflict and enhancing security in the region. Below are the details of the proposed phases:

Phase One (42 Days)

1. Temporary Cessation of Military Operations:

• A halt to mutual military operations by both parties.
• Withdrawal of Israeli forces eastward and away from populated areas to a location along the border.

1. Aerial Activity:

• A temporary cessation of military and reconnaissance aerial activity in the Gaza Strip for 10 hours daily, and for 12 hours on days when hostages and detainees are released.

1. Return of Displaced Persons:

• The return of displaced persons to their homes with freedom of movement for residents.
• Intensive humanitarian aid to be introduced (600 trucks daily).

1. Exchange of Hostages and Detainees:

• Release of 33 Israeli detainees (alive or deceased) in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners.
• A mechanism for releasing prisoners in phases, including women, children, and the elderly.

1. Scheduling the Exchange of Detainees:

• Beginning the release of Israeli hostages on the first day of the agreement.
• A mutually agreed number of Palestinian prisoners to be released for each Israeli detainee freed.

1. No Re-arrest:

• Palestinian prisoners released will not be re-arrested on the same charges for which they were previously detained.

1. Negotiations for Phase Two:

• Indirect negotiations on the terms for implementing Phase Two of the agreement will begin after 16 days.

1. Infrastructure Rehabilitation:

• Commencement of infrastructure rehabilitation across all areas of the Gaza Strip.

Phase Two (42 Days)

9. Declaration of Sustainable Calm:

• Announcement of a permanent cessation of military operations before starting the exchange of detainees and hostages.

Phase Three (42 Days)

10. Exchange of Remains:
    • Exchange of remains and corpses held by both parties after identification.
11. Gaza Reconstruction Plan:
    • Implementation of a comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza over a period of 3 to 5 years.
12. Opening Crossings:
    • Allowing movement of people and goods through crossings.

Guaranteeing Parties to the Agreement

• Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.

These phases aim to achieve lasting peace in the region and enhance cooperation among the involved parties, with a focus on providing humanitarian assistance and rehabilitating infrastructure damaged as a result of the conflict.