Ma’an publishes details of Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire talks

The Palestinian Ma’an news agency publishes what it says are Israeli proposals as part of the ceasefire negotiations. According to the report, Israel made the opening of the border crossings with the Gaza Strip conditional on a detailed agreement with the Palestinian Authority, and proposed providing the Palestinian territory with aid for reconstruction.

The report makes no mention of transferring Hamas salaries, but mentions Israeli opposition to prisoner releases and the construction of a Gaza seaport and airport.

The Palestinian news agency also publishes seven clauses of a “strategic plan” set by the Palestinians for removing the siege from the Gaza Strip:

1. Salaries are paid to Hamas civil servants in Gaza and government ministries are reactivated in the Strip.
2. The PA joins the rest of the international treaties and organizations.
3. Between 1,000-3,000 PA Presidential Guard troops are deployed to the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
4. A conference supporting the reconstruction of Gaza is moved from Norway to Egypt, to ease the process.
5. The PA Foreign Ministry signs bilateral agreements and conducts diplomatic trips to Latin America.
6. The PA signs an agreement with Egypt concerning the Rafah border crossing.
7. Negotiations begin on the establishment of a seaport and airport.