Watan-With the active involvement of Western allies supporting the Israeli occupation, aiming for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and working towards a political process to establish a Palestinian state, the British newspaper “Financial Times” revealed a British proposal consisting of a 5-point plan to end military operations in the besieged enclave.
The newspaper reported that the proposal was presented this week by the British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, in collaboration with Israeli leaders and Palestinian officials. Qatar, along with Egypt and the United States, mediated to reach an agreement leading to a one-month ceasefire, during which Hamas would release the remaining 136 detainees in exchange for Israel releasing Palestinian prisoners and allowing more aid into Gaza.
However, these talks stalled due to the Israeli occupation’s refusal to agree to a permanent ceasefire at the end of any arrangement, a goal also pursued by the mediators, according to sources familiar with the negotiations as reported by the Financial Times.
Details of the British Plan to End the Gaza War
Details of the British plan to end the Gaza war include:
- Immediate cessation of military operations.
- Ensuring the release of detainees in Gaza.
- Negotiating a permanent ceasefire.
- Establishing a clear “political horizon” for the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside the occupation.
- Forming a technocratic Palestinian government to administer the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip after the war.
Under these points, the Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, would be required to release all detainees and commit to a complete cessation of attacks against the occupation, guaranteed by regional countries.
Departure of Hamas Leaders from Gaza
The initiative also includes a proposal for the departure of senior Hamas leaders, including its leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, to another country, as part of a broader agreement for a ceasefire, according to informed sources cited by CNN.
The British initiative aims to transform any temporary ceasefire into a permanent one, focusing on practical and realistic measures. The official emphasized that there is growing international consensus that a hostage deal and a temporary ceasefire are the keys to opening the opportunity for a permanent ceasefire.
Initiative of Surrender and Submission
Referring to unnamed Arab officials, the Financial Times reported that if the political wing of Hamas accepts the initiative (described by activists as a surrender and submission initiative) and acknowledges the existence of the occupation based on the borders before the 1967 war when Israel occupied Gaza and the West Bank, it will be allowed to participate in shaping the new government.
Financial Times mentioned various names for the presidency of the new administration, such as former Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and the head of the Palestinian Investment Fund, Mohammed Mustafa.
The newspaper claimed that Palestinian leaders do not oppose the formation of a technocratic government but need political guarantees for the establishment of a Palestinian state to ensure its legitimacy in the eyes of the Palestinian people.
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