Israel-Gaza latest: Biden makes surprise announcement - with three phases to 'end' war

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Joe Biden announced a surprise plan with three phases: the first would be a six-week ceasefire, the second the return of remaining hostages, and the third a reconstruction plan for Gaza.

We have just heard from the office of Benjamin Netanyahu on the proposed ceasefire and hostage deal.It said the Israeli leader authorised the negotiating team to present an outline for how it can achieve 'returning our abductees as soon as possible'.However, it goes on to say the war in Gaza will not end until all goals - including the 'elimination of Hamas' military and governmental capabilities' - are achieved.

Not confirming if the proposal was the same as the one announced earlier by Joe Biden, it says: 'The exact outline proposed by Israel, including the conditional transition from stage to stage, allows Israel to maintain these principles.'Here is the statement in full:The Israeli government is united in the desire to return our abductees as soon as possible and is working to achieve this goal.

 

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