Ceasefire Agreement Set to Take Effect in Gaza

KABUL(BNA): A ceasefire agreement between Palestine and the Israeli occupying regime is scheduled to officially take effect tomorrow, Sunday, at 8:30 AM. This agreement marks a hopeful turn in the ongoing conflict, with the initial phase involving a substantial prisoner exchange.
Under the terms of the ceasefire, 33 Israeli prisoners will be released in exchange for 737 Palestinian prisoners. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian has expressed readiness for the Palestinian government to assume full responsibility for Gaza, emphasizing their commitment to managing the territory like they do other Palestinian areas in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
In a statement reported by AFP, Abbas confirmed that the Palestinian government has completed all necessary preparations to fulfill its duties in Gaza. This includes addressing the humanitarian needs of the population, facilitating the return of refugees, and rebuilding essential services devastated by the conflict.
The agreement outlines several key actions for the first phase, including the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from densely populated areas of Gaza and allowing Palestinian refugees to return to their homes. Furthermore, it has been arranged that 600 trucks of humanitarian aid will be permitted to enter the Gaza Strip daily.
According to Al-Arabiya news agency, the Rafah crossing in Gaza is set to reopen seven days after the ceasefire takes effect, with the European Union overseeing its management.
The ceasefire agreement consists of multiple phases. The second phase will focus on maintaining calm, continuing the prisoner exchange, and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, ultimately leading to a permanent end to hostilities.
The third phase, to unfold over a 42-day timeframe, will involve the exchange of the remains of those killed in the conflict and the initiation of a comprehensive reconstruction program for Gaza lasting between three to five months. This reconstruction effort will be funded by Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations, aiming to restore homes, public facilities, and infrastructure while ensuring compensation for those affected by the violence.
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