
️BREAKING: Framework for Witkof’s Ceasefire proposal obtained by Al-Arabiya;
1. Duration
➤ A 60-day ceasefire.
➤ President Donald Trump guarantees Israel’s full commitment during this period.
2. Hostage Release
➤ 28 Israeli hostages (10 alive, 18 deceased) from the “List of 58” will be released in two stages:
•Day 1: 5 alive + 9 deceased
•Day 7: 5 alive + 9 deceased
3. Humanitarian Aid
➤ Aid will flow into Gaza immediately after Hamas agrees to the ceasefire.
➤ Aid distribution will be overseen by agreed channels, including the UN and Red Crescent, and respected throughout the ceasefire.
4. Israeli Military Activity
➤ All offensive Israeli operations in Gaza will stop once the ceasefire begins.
➤ Air operations (military and surveillance) will pause for 10 hours daily, and 12 hours on days of hostage-prisoner exchanges.
5. IDF Redeployment
➤ Day 1: IDF redeploys from northern Gaza and the Netzarim corridor, after first hostage release.
➤ Day 7: IDF redeploys from southern Gaza, after the second release.
➤ Final redeployment boundaries to be determined by technical teams during “Korbi D” negotiations.
6. Negotiations Toward Permanent Ceasefire
➤ Begin on Day 1, under supervision of guaranteeing mediators (U.S., Egypt, Qatar).
➤ Topics include:
•Full release of remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners
•Full IDF withdrawal and long-term security arrangements
•Gaza’s post-war governance
•Announcement of a permanent ceasefire
7. Presidential Commitment
➤ President Trump is fully committed to enforcing the ceasefire and ensuring sincere negotiations.
➤ If the temporary ceasefire ends with a deal, it will transition into a permanent resolution to the conflict.
Additional Provisions
8. Palestinian Prisoner Exchange
➤ In return for the 10 living Israeli hostages, Israel will release:
•125 prisoners with life sentences
•1,111 detainees from Gaza arrested after October 7, 2023
➤ In return for the 18 deceased Israeli hostages, Israel will release:
•180 bodies of Palestinians held by Israel
➤ All releases will be simultaneous and without public ceremonies.
•Half of the releases on Day 1
•Remaining half on Day 7
9. Hostage and Prisoner Status Disclosure
➤ On Day 10:
•Hamas must provide full proof of life or death and medical reports for all remaining hostages.
•Israel must provide full lists of Palestinian detainees from Gaza since October 7, and numbers of Palestinians who died and are held by Israel.
•Hamas must guarantee the safety and health of hostages during the ceasefire.
10. Final Hostage Release
➤ If a permanent ceasefire agreement is reached within 60 days, all remaining hostages (alive or deceased) on the “List of 58” will be released.
➤ If no agreement is reached, the temporary ceasefire can be extended by mutual consent, as long as talks continue in good faith.
Guaranteeing Parties & Oversight
➤ Guarantors: United States, Egypt, and Qatar will:
•Ensure the 60-day ceasefire and any extensions
•Oversee serious negotiations for permanent arrangements
➤ Lead Negotiator: U.S. Special Envoy Ambassador Steve Witkoff will lead the negotiations on the ground.
➤ Trump’s Role: President Donald Trump will personally announce the ceasefire agreement and is committed to ensuring the success of the talks.
Source: @InesHajj9
Mike