Brokers in Egypt Paper 5/5 2024 AD
Basic principles for an agreement between the Israeli side and the Palestinian side in Gaza
On the exchange of detainees and prisoners between the two sides and the return of sustainable calm
The framework agreement aims to release all Israeli detainees in the Gaza Strip, whether civilians or soldiers, whether alive or otherwise, from all periods and times, in exchange for a number of prisoners in Israeli prisons to be agreed upon, and a return to sustainable calm in a way that achieves a permanent ceasefire and withdrawal. Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction and lifting the siege.
The framework agreement consists of 3 related and interconnected stages, which are as follows:
The first stage (42 days)
* Temporary cessation of mutual military operations between the two parties, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces eastward and away from densely populated areas to an area along the border in all areas of the Gaza Strip (including the Gaza Valley (Netzarim axis and Kuwait roundabout) as shown below)
* Cessation of aviation (military and reconnaissance) in the Gaza Strip for 10 hours a day, and for 12 hours on the days of the release of detainees and prisoners.
* The return of the displaced to their areas of residence, and withdrawal from the Gaza Valley (Netzarim axis and Kuwait roundabout):
o On the third day (after the release of 3 detainees), Israeli forces withdraw completely from Al-Rashid Street eastward to Salah Al-Din Street, completely dismantle the military sites and installations in this area, and begin the return of the displaced to their areas of residence (without carrying weapons during their return), and freedom The movement of residents in all areas of the Strip, and the entry of humanitarian aid from Al-Rashid Street from the first day without obstacles.
o On the 22nd day (after the release of half of the living civilian detainees, including female soldiers), Israeli forces withdraw from the center of the Strip (especially the Netzarim Martyrs axis and the Kuwait Roundabout axis) east of Salah al-Din Road to a nearby area along the border, and the military sites and installations are completely dismantled, and the military sites and installations continue. The return of the displaced to their places of residence in the north of the Gaza Strip, and the freedom of movement of residents in all areas of the Gaza Strip.

o Starting from the first day by introducing intensive and sufficient quantities of humanitarian aid, relief materials, and fuel (600 trucks per day, including 50 fuel trucks, including 300 for the north), including the fuel needed to operate the electricity and trade station and the equipment needed to remove rubble, and rehabilitate and operate hospitals and centers. Health services and bakeries in all areas of the Gaza Strip, and this will continue throughout all stages of the agreement.
* Exchange of detainees and prisoners between the two sides:
o During the first phase, Hamas releases 33 Israeli detainees (living or dead), including women (civilians and soldiers), children (under the age of 19, other than soldiers), the elderly (over the age of 50), and the sick, in exchange for numbers of prisoners in Israeli prisons and detention centers. , according to the following:
o Hamas releases all living Israeli detainees, including civilian women and children (under the age of 19, other than soldiers). In return, Israel releases 30 children and women for every Israeli detainee released, based on lists provided by Hamas according to The oldest arrest.
o Hamas releases all living Israeli detainees (over the age of 50), sick and wounded civilians. In return, Israel releases 30 elderly (over 50) and sick prisoners for every Israeli detainee(s), based on lists Hamas presents it according to the oldest arrest.
o Hamas releases all living Israeli female soldiers. In return, Israel releases 50 prisoners from its prisons for every Israeli female soldier released (30 life sentences, 20 sentences) based on lists provided by Hamas.
* Scheduling the exchange of detainees and prisoners between the two parties in the first stage:
o Hamas releases 3 Israeli detainees on the third day of the agreement, after which Hamas releases 3 other detainees every seven days, starting with women as much as possible (civilians and female soldiers). In the sixth week, Hamas releases all the remaining civilian detainees included in this phase, in return. Israel releases the agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, according to lists to be provided by Hamas.
o By the seventh day (if possible), Hamas will provide information about the Israeli detainees who will be released at this stage.
o On the 22nd, the Israeli side releases all prisoners from the Shalit deal who were re-arrested.

o If the number of living Israeli detainees to be released does not reach 33, the number of bodies of the same categories will be completed for this stage. In return, Israel will release all those who were arrested from the Gaza Strip after October 7, 2023, including women and children (under the age of 19 years), provided that This should be done in the fifth week of this stage.
o The exchange process is linked to the extent of commitment to the terms of the agreement, including the cessation of mutual military operations, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the return of the displaced, and the entry of humanitarian aid.
* Completing the necessary legal procedures to ensure that freed Palestinian prisoners are not arrested on the basis of the same charges on which they were previously arrested.
*The first stage keys shown above do not constitute a basis for negotiating second stage keys.
* Lifting the measures and penalties that were taken against prisoners and detainees in Israeli prisons and detention camps after October 7, 2023 AD, and improving their conditions, including those who were arrested after this date.
* No later than the 16th day of the first phase, indirect discussions will begin between the two parties regarding agreeing on the details of the second phase of this agreement, with regard to the keys for the exchange of prisoners and detainees from both parties (soldiers and remaining men), provided that they are completed and agreed upon before the end of The fifth week of this stage.
* The United Nations and its relevant agencies, including UNRWA and other international organizations, carry out their work in providing humanitarian services in all areas of the Gaza Strip, and this continues throughout all stages of the agreement.
* Beginning the rehabilitation of the infrastructure (electricity, water, sewage, communications, and roads) in all areas of the Gaza Strip, and introducing the necessary equipment for civil defense, and to remove rubble and rubble, and continuing this throughout all stages of the agreement.
* Facilitating the introduction of the necessary supplies and requirements to accommodate and shelter displaced persons who lost their homes during the war (at least 60,000 temporary homes - caravans - and 200,000 tents).
* Starting from the first day of this phase, an agreed-upon number (not less than 50) of wounded military personnel will be allowed to travel through the Rafah crossing to receive medical treatment, and the number of travelers, sick and wounded through the Rafah crossing will increase, restrictions on travelers will be lifted, and the movement of goods and trade will return without restrictions. .
* Beginning the necessary arrangements and plans for the process of comprehensive reconstruction of homes, civilian facilities, and civilian infrastructure that were destroyed due to the war, and compensation for those affected, under the supervision of a number of countries and organizations, including: Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations.
* All measures in this phase, including the temporary cessation of mutual military operations, relief and shelter, withdrawal of forces, etc., will continue in the second phase until a sustainable calm is declared (cessation of military and hostile operations).
The second stage (42 days):
* Announcing the return of sustainable calm (a permanent cessation of military and hostile operations) and taking effect before the exchange of detainees and prisoners between the two parties - all remaining Israeli men alive (civilians and soldiers) - in exchange for an agreed-upon number of prisoners in Israeli prisons and detainees. in Israeli detention camps, and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
The third stage (42 days):
* Exchanging the bodies and remains of the dead on both sides after reaching them and identifying them.
* Begin implementing the Gaza Strip reconstruction plan for a period of 3 to 5 years, including homes, civilian facilities, and infrastructure, and compensating all those affected, under the supervision of a number of countries and organizations, including: Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations.
* Completely ending the siege of the Gaza Strip.
Guarantors of the agreement:
Qatar, Egypt, the United States, and the United Nations.

May 5, 2024