The Saudi-owned Al-Majalla website published a new draft framework for negotiations aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday, indicating the possibility of progress in resolving the conflict between Hamas and Israel and ending the war on the Strip and its civilians. Efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have paved the way for a comprehensive approach to peace that seeks not only to halt the bloody Israeli war but also to resolve the pressing issue of the Israeli prisoner crisis.

This initiative proposes a commitment from all parties to engage in constructive dialogue, which enhances hope for a sustainable solution and stability in the region.

A Hamas delegation began a visit to Cairo yesterday to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, following a visit by a Qatari delegation to Washington. The following is the text of the draft:

The two sides agreed on the following:

1- In accordance with the understandings between the United States and the mediators (Qatar - Egypt), and as a special gesture to the United States, Hamas will release American citizen Aiden Alexander on the first day of this framework.

2- Announcing a framework for a temporary ceasefire for 45 days (cessation of military operations and temporary cessation of air traffic), during which Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners will be released, humanitarian aid will resume, and negotiations will begin on the terms of a permanent ceasefire.

3- On the second day, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the first phase of the January 19, 2025 agreement regarding hostages and prisoners, Hamas will release 5 living Israeli hostages from the “List of 59” presented by Israel. In exchange, Israel will release 66 prisoners serving life sentences and 611 prisoners from Gaza arrested after October 7, 2023. They will be released simultaneously according to an agreed-upon mechanism, without public parades or ceremonies.

Following the release of five living Israeli detainees, the Israeli army will begin redeploying to its positions on March 2, 2025, in the Rafah area and the northern Gaza Strip.

4- On the second day, humanitarian aid and relief will resume in accordance with an agreed-upon humanitarian protocol. The work of accredited UN agencies and other international organizations will continue. Rehabilitation of infrastructure will begin, and the entry of equipment and supplies necessary to shelter internally displaced persons will begin. An agreed-upon mechanism will be put in place to ensure that aid reaches civilians only.

5- On the second day, after the release of 5 living Israeli detainees, the Israeli army will begin redeploying to its positions on March 2, 2025, in the Rafah area and the northern Gaza Strip.

6- On the third day, negotiations will begin under the auspices of the mediators/guarantors on the necessary arrangements for a permanent ceasefire, including:

A - Keys and terms for exchanging all remaining Israeli detainees for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

B - Israeli military redeployment and security perimeter.

C- Disarmament of the Gaza Strip.

Arrangements for the "day after" in the Gaza Strip that will be put forward by either side.

e - Declaration of a permanent ceasefire.

7- On the seventh day, Hamas will release four living Israeli detainees from the "List of 59" presented by Israel. In exchange, Israel will release 54 prisoners serving life sentences and 500 detainees after October 7, 2023. They will be released simultaneously according to an agreed-upon mechanism, without public parades or ceremonies. The guarantors of this agreement will make every effort to ensure the safety of the remaining hostages.

8- On the seventh day, after the release of the four living Israeli hostages, the Israeli army will redeploy east of Salah al-Din Street to the location of 2/3/2025, and the freedom of movement of the civilian population (without carrying weapons) will be facilitated through the Netzarim crossing without restrictions.

Negotiations on arrangements for a permanent ceasefire should be completed within 45 days, and upon agreement, the remaining detainees (living and dead) from the list of 59 submitted by Israel will be released.

9- On the tenth day, Hamas will provide full information (proof of life and medical reports) on all remaining living detainees, while Israel will provide full information on Palestinian prisoners arrested from the Gaza Strip after October 7.

10. On the 20th day, Hamas will release 16 deceased Israeli detainees in exchange for 160 martyred Gazans. They will be released simultaneously according to an agreed-upon mechanism, without public displays or ceremonies. In addition, Hamas will provide evidence of the deaths of the remaining Israeli detainees. In return, Israel will provide information on the number of martyred Gazans it is holding. An agreed-upon mechanism will be established to support the release of the remaining deceased detainees, including the provision of necessary means.

11. Negotiations on arrangements for a permanent ceasefire should be completed within 45 days, and upon agreement, the remaining detainees (living and dead) from the list of 59 submitted by Israel will be released. If negotiations on arrangements for a permanent ceasefire are not concluded within the above-mentioned time period, and as long as further releases of Israeli detainees continue, the temporary ceasefire may be extended on terms and for a period agreed upon by the two parties.

12- The guarantor mediators (the United States, Egypt, and Qatar) will make every effort to ensure the completion of the above-mentioned negotiations to reach an agreement on the necessary arrangements for a permanent ceasefire, in accordance with their determination to achieve this goal.