Israeli authorities have submitted a third revised proposal for phased troop withdrawal from Gaza to international mediators, diplomatic sources confirmed Monday. The development comes as renewed Israeli airstrikes killed at least 47 Palestinians in the enclave, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the "horrific" humanitarian deterioration in Gaza.
The revised plan outlines a multi-stage disengagement process, though specific timelines remain undisclosed. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States are reportedly reviewing the proposal amid intensified efforts to broker a ceasefire.
"We're witnessing a race against time," a UN relief coordinator told KhabarAsia, noting that over 75% of Gaza's 2.3 million residents now rely on emergency food aid. Medical facilities report critical shortages of anesthesia and antibiotics as fighting continues near Rafah's border crossing.
Analysts suggest the revised withdrawal plan reflects growing international pressure, particularly from Washington, while security experts warn of potential power vacuums. The proposal arrives as regional tensions escalate, with cross-border exchanges reported between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
For investors monitoring the conflict's economic impact, Brent crude prices rose 1.8% in Asian trading amid concerns about regional stability. Humanitarian organizations urge immediate action to restore water and electricity infrastructure destroyed in the fighting.
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