The US has proposed a 60 -day ceasefire to end the ongoing struggle in Gaza. The plan has been accepted by Israel, while Hamas has kept it for review. The proposed agreement provides for release of 10 living and 18 dead Israeli hostages, release of 125 Palestinian prisoners, and withdrawal of bodies of 180 dead Palestinians. In return, Hamas will have to release 30 Israeli hostages.
The ceasefire scheme also provides for sending humanitarian aid to Gaza through United Nations, Red Crescent and other organizations. The purpose of this help is to deliver essential medicines, food items and other relief materials to the local people. The scheme is being worked on in collaboration with the medias of America, Qatar and Egypt.
However, Hamas has decided to review the plan, saying that it does not guarantee a permanent ceasefire and there are no clear rules of distribution of humanitarian aid. Hamas demands that his main issues be included in this scheme better. On the other hand, Israel has described the scheme as a positive step towards the ceasefire.
This proposal is considered an important attempt to stabilize the situation in the Middle East and to reduce the human crisis. The struggle between Gaza and Israel for the past several months has caused a lot of loss of life and property, causing tension in the area to reach the peak. The consent of all parties will be necessary to implement this scheme.
Even before this, there have been many efforts of the ceasefire, but they are no longer sustainable. This time, America’s initiative is seen with hope that it will help in maintaining peace in Gaza for a long time.
