A detailed ceasefire proposal outlining a 60-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas has been presented to mediators, with key provisions on the release of hostages, Israeli military redeployment, and renewed talks for a permanent end to hostilities.
The document, reportedly shared in full by the London-based, Saudi-owned publication Al-Majalla, includes phased hostage releases, humanitarian aid mechanisms, and a framework for long-term governance in Gaza. The proposal awaits Israel’s formal response following Hamas’s announcement on Friday that it had issued a “positive response” to the mediators' version of the plan.
Duration of the ceasefire
The ceasefire will last 60 days. According to the proposal, US President Donald Trump will guarantee that Israel honors the agreement throughout the entire period.
Phased release of the hostages
Under the deal, 10 living hostages and 18 deceased hostages will be released in the following stages:
Day 1: 8 living hostages.
Day 7: 5 deceased hostages.
Day 30: 5 deceased hostages.
Day 50: 2 living hostages.
Day 60: 8 deceased hostages.
Humanitarian aid
Upon Hamas’s agreement to the ceasefire, humanitarian aid will be delivered to Gaza immediately, in the same volume and terms agreed to in the January ceasefire. Distribution will be overseen by the UN and the Red Crescent.
Suspension of IAF activity
Once the agreement comes into effect, all Israeli offensive military operations in Gaza will stop. Israel Air Force activity, both military and intelligence, will be halted for 12 hours on days when hostages and prisoners are released, and for 10 hours on all other days.
IDF redeployment in Gaza
Following the release of 8 living hostages on day 1, the IDF will redeploy in northern Gaza and the Netzarim corridor, based on aid distribution maps. After the release of 5 deceased hostages on day 7, the IDF will redeploy in southern Gaza under the same parameters.
Technical teams from all sides will coordinate to finalize redeployment zones through expedited negotiations.
Negotiations for a permanent ceasefire and 'day after' arrangements
On the first day of the ceasefire, negotiations will begin under the supervision of mediators and Arab countries to achieve a permanent ceasefire. The negotiations will include the release of remaining hostages under a mutually agreed prisoner exchange ratio, IDF withdrawal and redeployment, long-term security arrangements, and “day after” governance within Gaza, as well as the declaration of a permanent ceasefire.
Release of Palestinian prisoners
In exchange for the release of the hostages, Israel will release an agreed upon number of Palestinian prisoners. This release will occur in parallel with the hostage releases, and without public ceremonies.
Information exchange
On Day 10, Hamas will provide complete information on the remaining hostages, including proof of life and medical or death reports. In return, Israel will share information on Gazans arrested since October 7, as well as the number of deceased Palestinians in its custody.
Hamas will also commit to ensuring the health and safety of the hostages during the ceasefire.
Permanent deal as a condition for full hostage release
All remaining hostages, both living and deceased, will be released only upon the successful conclusion of a permanent ceasefire agreement during the 60-day period. If talks do not result in a deal, the temporary truce may be extended under clause 11 of the proposal.
US, Egypt, and Qatar to guarantee the agreement
The United States, Egypt, and Qatar will serve as guarantors of the ceasefire and ensure it lasts the full 60 days. They also commit to ensuring serious discussions on the permanent ceasefire arrangements and will guarantee that negotiations continue beyond 60 days if needed.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will arrive in the region to finalize the agreement and lead the negotiation process.
Trump will personally announce the ceasefire following the parties' commitments. Trump insists that any negotiations held and successfully concluded during the temporary ceasefire can lead to a permanent solution to the conflict.