Israel-HAMAS peace: Will the new US plan work?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is ready to accept a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu made the announcement during a meeting with the families of Israeli hostages. He said the deal would require some sacrifices on Israel's part and would allow the hostages to return to their homes.

However, senior Israeli officials have said it is unlikely that Hamas will accept the deal, as the proposed peace plan only provides for a temporary 60-day period. According to journalist Barak Ravid in Axios, Hamas leaders fear that Israel will resume a large-scale offensive against Gaza after the 60-day period.

Ravid said Hamas leaders have not rejected the plan, but they have expressed "disappointment" with the terms of the deal. This indicates that a number of other difficulties may arise during the negotiations.

As it turned out, this peace agreement is being developed by US President Joe Biden's special representative for the Middle East, Stephen Witkoff. According to this agreement, Israel must stop fighting in the Gaza Strip for 60 days and at the same time release Palestinian prisoners. In return, Hamas is required to release Israeli hostages in its hands and return the bodies of those killed.

It should be recalled that Israel resumed military operations in Gaza in mid-March. This was due to the fact that the two sides could not agree on an extension of the previous ceasefire. As a result, hostilities intensified sharply in May. As a result of Israeli strikes on Gaza, dozens of people were killed and serious damage was caused in a number of days.

This situation caused serious criticism from the international community. In particular, Great Britain, France and Canada have threatened to impose economic sanctions on Israel due to these sharp military actions.

Currently, the world community is looking with serious hope that this peace plan can be implemented. However, they also warn that the existing difficulties in the negotiation process may make it difficult to realize these hopes.

Can peace be restored in Gaza or will the tension in the region continue? The answer to this question will be clear in the coming days. We hope that this new peace plan proposed by the US will lead to security and peace for ordinary Palestinians and Israelis. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!