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israel And Hamas have been tentatively agreed to for the first phase of 20 point peace plan, which means temporary ceasefire and release all remaining surviving hostages,
This also means a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops to the lines agreed upon during the discussions, a key issue for both sides.
Israel’s critics allege that this has been a military operation Part of expansionist agendaWhile Israel says it does not want to drive the Palestinians out of the Strip and only wants to destroy Hamas.
Supporters of the Palestinian cause will therefore be keeping a close eye on Israel’s adherence to the withdrawal lines outlined by the agreement, which are crucial to the establishment of a Palestinian state. However, the lines are not as clear as they seem.
Israeli ministers have done this before Threatened to occupy the West Bank In response to the recognition of Palestine by Western states, including the UK.
Israeli army’s current line of control
the White House Released a map with its peace plan, identifying three areas marked by colored lines. The farthest line in the strip represents areas that are currently militarized by Israel since it began its campaign two years ago.
This area does not correspond to what the Israeli military claims to be under the current Line of Control.
Early withdrawal and mortgage release
Last week, the president released a more detailed version of the map, showing that Rafah, the Philadelphia Corridor, Khoja in Khan Yunis and Beit Hanoun remain under Israeli control. Israeli army will continue to surround Gaza City.
The return will happen only with the release of everyone remaining surviving hostage, Of which Israel believes 20 of the remaining 48 are still alive.
second return
The second phase of withdrawal will involve Israeli forces withdrawing even further, including withdrawal from Khan Yunis, Rafah and parts of Beit Lahiya.
Final withdrawal and permanent security buffer zone
The final and perhaps most controversial part of the deal involves the lines being discussed for the final phase of Israeli troop withdrawal.
This would establish Israel in a “security buffer zone” around the entire Gaza Strip, including a significant portion of Rafah, for the foreseeable future.
Israel and the US say it will remain in effect during a transition period until stability and security are achieved in the Strip, creating a sense of uncertainty whether the area can be secured in the same way as the West Bank.
Talks are continuing between the two sides.