What we know about the ceasefire plan proposed by Hamas

A CNN obtained a copy of Hamas' response to Israel's proposed ceasefire and the arrival of humanitarian aid in exchange for the release of hostages held in Gaza. The document was confirmed by Muhammad Nazzal, a senior Hamas official.

There would be three phases, each lasting 45 days.

First phase

The first phase would include the release of Israeli hostages, including women and children (under 19) “who are not enlisted, as well as the elderly and sick, in exchange for a specific number of Palestinian prisoners,” Hamas said.

It would also include “intensifying humanitarian aid, moving forces out of populated areas, allowing work to begin on rebuilding hospitals, homes and facilities in all areas of the Gaza Strip, and allowing the United Nations and its agencies provide humanitarian services and establish housing camps for the population.”

The first phase would also comprise the “temporary cessation of military operations and aerial reconnaissance, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas in the Gaza Strip to be parallel to the separation line, in order to facilitate the exchange of detainees.”

Second level

The second phase would see the “conclusion of (indirect) negotiations on the necessary requirements for the continuation of the mutual cessation of military operations and the return to a state of complete calm.”

This phase would aim to release all hostages held in Gaza (civilian and military) “in exchange for a certain number of Palestinian prisoners, continuing the humanitarian measures of the first phase, the withdrawal of Israeli forces outside the borders of all areas of the Strip of Gaza and the reconstruction of homes and facilities, and infrastructure that were destroyed in all areas of the Gaza Strip.”

Third phase

The third phase would consist of “exchanging bodies and remains from both sides upon their arrival and identification” while humanitarian aid and reconstruction continues.

Finally, Hamas proposes that Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, Russia and the United Nations guarantee the agreement. Not including the United States.

Israel

There has not yet been an official response from Israel. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said several times that he will not withdraw troops from Gaza until a complete victory over Hamas and other militant groups in the territory.