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Ceasefire Plan & Key Conditions - A 20-point plan (initially reported as a 21-point plan) proposes an immediate ceasefire [4][13] - The plan stipulates the release of all hostages within 72 hours of the agreement [14] - A core condition involves Hamas disarming and relinquishing its role in governing Gaza [2][14] - Hamas members can stay in Gaza with amnesty or be given safe passage to other countries [14] - The plan includes provisions for no forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza [15] - Humanitarian aid would be administered by the UN [15] Security & Governance - A temporary international stabilization force would govern Gaza and provide day-to-day services after Israeli forces withdraw [3][16] - The IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) would potentially turn over territory to this international stabilization force if Hamas delays or rejects the plan [3] - Israel would retain a security perimeter for the foreseeable future, with no firm timeline for withdrawal [8][11][12] US & Israeli Stance - The US President expressed strong support for the plan, calling it potentially "one of the great days ever in civilization" [7] - The Israeli Prime Minister expressed "deep regret" in a phone call with Qatar for an Israeli airstrike inside Qatar targeting Hamas leadership that killed Qatari servicemen [5] - The US President indicated that if Hamas does not agree to the plan, Israel has the backing of the United States to "do what you need to do" [16][17] - The US President had already submitted the peace plan to Muslim and Arab countries and received indications of their potential agreement and participation in a post-war governance force in Gaza [22] Potential Outcomes & Challenges - The agreement of Hamas is a significant uncertainty [2][7][11][19] - Hamas may strongly resist giving up weapons, surrendering, and the potential deportation of members to third countries [20] - The establishment of an international force governing Gaza may also face resistance from Hamas [21] - There are concerns about whether Israel could further escalate attacks on Gaza, given the existing level of destruction [24][25]