Israeli media outlines new terms on Israeli withdrawal, prisoner exchange ratios, and humanitarian aid negotiations as mediators reportedly push for a breakthrough.
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have submitted an updated ceasefire proposal to both Hamas and the Israeli occupation, according to a detailed report by Israeli Channel 12 on Wednesday. The revised framework aimed to revive stalled negotiations and secure a comprehensive agreement that includes a temporary truce, prisoner-captive exchange, and scaled-down military presence in the Gaza Strip.
The report identifies two major changes in the new draft: adjustments to the scope of the Israeli military withdrawal and slight modifications in the prisoner exchange formula, often described as a key talking point.
The proposal outlines a 60-day ceasefire period, during which Hamas would release 10 living Israeli captives and 18 bodies. In turn, “Israel” would free several Palestinian detainees and allow for a significant surge in humanitarian aid into Gaza.
While the exchange ratios remain largely intact, the new version introduces minor alterations. Earlier drafts had specified the release of 125 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,111 others detained after October 7. An unnamed Israeli official cited by Channel 12 said that while “the changes are not expected to derail the talks,” the key point of contention now lies in negotiating the exact list of names.
IOF withdrawal
One of the most significant developments involves a notable shift in the Israeli occupation’s military posture in southern Gaza. Previously, “Israel” demanded to maintain control over a 5-kilometer-wide zone north of the Philadelphi Corridor, adjacent to the Egyptian border.
The updated proposal, however, reduces that figure to a 1.5-kilometer-wide strip, a move that, according to Channel 12, “comes very close to Hamas’ demand” for a return to pre-March 2025 positions.
Moreover, Israeli sources indicated a willingness to restrict their military presence along the broader Gaza border to a 1-kilometer “buffer zone”, another step toward compromise that aligns more closely with Hamas’ position.
