During a press conference held in the capital Doha, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the first phase of the agreement will last 42 days and include the release of 33 Israeli detainees in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners.
The stage also facilitates the distribution of humanitarian aid across Gaza, including the rehabilitation of hospitals, health centers and bakeries, he added.
It also ensures the return of displaced residents to their homes and allows injured and sick people to seek medical treatment abroad.
Al Thani emphasized the need for cooperation, saying that “guaranteeing the agreement's success requires a commitment from both parties and sustained efforts from mediators.”
He noted that Qatar, Egypt and the US “will work to ensure the implementation of the agreement” with mechanisms in place to monitor its execution and address any potential violations.
He expressed his hope that “no military operations would be conducted during the period leading up to the implementation of the agreement.”
Al Thani said the second phase of the agreement aims to “establish lasting calm by halting all military operations and hostilities permanently, paving the way for stability for all parties.”
Details of this phase will be announced following the successful completion of the first phase, he added.
The Palestinian group Hamas welcomed the cease-fire, calling it “a victory for the resilience of the Palestinian people and their steadfast resistance.”
It expressed gratitude to the mediators, particularly Qatar and Egypt, for their pivotal roles in reaching the agreement.
AzVision.az
