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Brazil Publicly Backs U.S. Plan for Gaza Cease-Fire and Rapid Hostage Release

Uncertainty persists over Hamas's acceptance as well as Israel's role in the proposed oversight council.

Overview

  • Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said Brazil would applaud the U.S. proposal, citing alignment with Brazil's long-standing priorities on cease-fire, hostages, humanitarian relief and reconstruction.
  • The plan ties an immediate halt to fighting to the return of all hostages within 72 hours, paired with prisoner releases and the exchange of remains.
  • Humanitarian aid and reconstruction would surge under neutral distribution by the UN and partners, with local administration by a technocratic Palestinian committee overseen by a new Council of Peace chaired by President Donald Trump.
  • Demilitarization measures include internationally monitored destruction of military infrastructure and tunnels, options for Hamas members to surrender weapons with potential amnesty, and safe passage for those who choose to leave.
  • Security provisions envision an International Stabilization Force to train Palestinian police, a phased Israeli withdrawal maintaining a temporary security perimeter, and a pathway toward Palestinian self-determination.