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International media reported that there has been significant progress towards ending the 15-month-long war between Israel and Hamas. A draft agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages has been prepared in the Gaza Strip. Qatar, which is mediating the ceasefire, sent such a draft to both sides on Monday.
If progress is made according to the proposed draft, fighting in Gaza will cease for 42 days and dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be released.
According to the draft, in the first phase, Israeli forces would withdraw to the Gaza Strip, and many Palestinians would be able to return to their remaining homes. After that, the work of supplying aid will proceed. The Associated Press reports that the question remains whether the ceasefire will last beyond the first phase.
Associated Press In a new round of negotiations expected to begin within a few weeks, Israel, Hamas, the US, Egypt and Qatari mediators will have to enter the issue of resolving the complex issue of how Gaza will be governed. If there is no significant progress at this stage, the current progress of the talks may fall to zero. If no deal is reached within 42 days to start the second phase, Israel could resume its offensive to destroy Hamas in Gaza: although dozens of hostages may still remain under Hamas control.
Hamas has agreed to a draft ceasefire agreement, two officials have confirmed. But Israeli officials say the details of the deal have not yet been finalized, meaning some terms could change or the entire deal could fall through.
According to Palestinian officials, Hamas and Israeli officials held indirect talks for 6 hours in the same building on Monday. Israeli media reported that the possible ceasefire agreement would be implemented in three stages. In the first phase, 33 Israeli prisoners held in Gaza will be released. In return, Israel will release 50 Palestinian prisoners for each female soldier and 30 Palestinian prisoners for each of those held by Hamas.
Why the ongoing talks between Israel and Hamas are becoming a matter of interest for Nepal, Bipin Joshi of Nepal is under the control of Hamas. If the talks are successful, the hostages including Bipin will be released.
Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba had a phone conversation with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Khulaifi on Tuesday morning. Minister Khulaifi is also the main negotiator and mediator for the peace talks with Hamas on behalf of the Qatari government.
