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00:00 A comprehensive new deal on the table.
00:03 In a surprise announcement, US President Joe Biden outlined a roadmap proposed by Israel
00:08 to achieve a halt to the war in Gaza.
00:11 The first phase of the three-phase deal would last for six weeks.
00:15 "A full and complete ceasefire.
00:17 A withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza.
00:23 Release of a number of hostages including women, the elderly, the wounded, in exchange
00:29 for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
00:32 During the six weeks of phase one, Israel and Hamas would negotiate the necessary arrangements
00:38 to get to phase two, which is a permanent end to hostilities."
00:45 Phase two would be in exchange for the release of all remaining living hostages including
00:49 male soldiers and the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
00:54 And finally in phase three, a major reconstruction plan for the enclave, including the rebuilding
00:59 of homes, schools and hospitals, and any final remains of hostages killed to be returned
01:04 to their families.
01:05 "The United States will help forge a diplomatic resolution, one that ensures Israel's security
01:12 and allows people to safely return to their homes without fear of being attacked.
01:18 The deal of rebuilding of Gaza will begin Arab nations and the international community,
01:25 along with Palestinian and Israeli leaders, to get it done in a manner that does not allow
01:31 Hamas to re-arm."
01:34 Biden said Palestinian civilians would be able to return to their homes in Gaza, with
01:38 600 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to flow into the enclave every single day.
01:44 While he acknowledged there are still details to be hashed out, the US President urged Hamas
01:48 to accept the deal, saying as long as Hamas lives up to its commitments, Israel would
01:53 uphold a permanent end to hostilities.
01:55 (sighs)