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Key Points from Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

Provided that both sides agree to a comprehensive set of terms, the halt to conflict will be paired with the freeing of all individuals held by Hamas, both dead and alive, “in under three days” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the arrangement.

As a trade for the release of hostages, Israeli authorities would free 250 Palestinians at present completing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory detained since the war began on 7 October 2023 subsequent to the fatal Hamas offensive on the nation of Israel.

For every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, Israeli officials will return the bodies of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The strategy does not require a complete Israeli pullout ahead of the captive release. Instead, the Israeli army would pull back to an established boundary, within the Gaza area, to make arrangements for a prisoner exchange.

The plan says that all armed activities, such as air strikes and shelling, will be paused during the release process and battle lines will be maintained until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

After each detainee are liberated, amnesty will be granted to individuals associated with Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the Israeli PM, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who agree to peaceful coexistence and to disarm themselves.

People who desire to depart the Gaza region will be given secure transit to states who have approved their entry.

The comprehensive strategy envisages Gaza territory as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that presents no any danger to its neighbours”. Additionally, it says the area will be “reconstructed for the advantage of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Vitally, and in defiance of the outlook of certain the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel’s leadership will refrain from occupying or annex the territory, which was home to 21 Israeli settlements prior to their populace was removed in 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be obligated to exit Gaza territory, the proposal assures. People who want to exit will be allowed to do so without restriction and permitted to return.

The Hamas organization will be prohibited from any participation, “directly or indirectly”, in the future administration of the area.

Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Assemble in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Donald Trump has called on representatives of Hamas and Israel gathering in Egypt for vital discussions aimed at halting the war led by Israel in Gaza to “move fast,” adding, in comments on Sunday morning, that there had been “very positive” discussions.

President Trump said:

We have had highly favorable negotiations with the Hamas organization, and Countries from around the globe (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to liberate the detainees, end the War in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long sought stability in the area of the Middle East.

These talks have been very successful, and moving quickly. Specialist groups will reconvene on Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and clarify the remaining specifics. I am told that the opening segment is expected to conclude this week, and I am requesting everyone to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

The US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, as per sources in Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political office of the Hamas movement.

Al-Hayya is expected to meet with intermediaries from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo, Egypt on Monday morning, ahead of discussions in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s top delegate, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is expected to join discussions later this week, subject to developments in the negotiations, according to three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has increased across the world, with leaders from the West and Arab nations urging Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. On Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Chancellor Merz, spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, calling it “the best chance for resolution”, according to a readout.