Now, after intensive diplomacy carried up by my team and
my many conversations,
leaders of Israel, Qatar and Egypt and other Middle Eastern
countries,
Israel has now offered, Israel has offered a comprehensive new
proposal.
It's a road map to an enduring ceasefire and the
release of all hostages.
This new proposal has three phases 3.
The first phase would last for six weeks.
Here's what it would include.
A full and complete cease-fire.
A withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of
Gaza.
Release of a number of hostages,
including women, the elderly, the wounded.
In exchange, release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
Then phase two would be an exchange for the release
of all remaining living hostages,
including male soldiers. Israeli forces withdrawal from Gaza finally in
phase three.
A major reconstruction plan for Gaza would would commence and
any final remains of hostages who've been killed would be
returned to their families.