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Key Points from Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Peace Plan’ for the Gaza Strip?

Provided that the two parties agree to a detailed list of conditions, the cessation of hostilities will be paired with the release of all captives from Israel, both dead and alive, “over a 72-hour period” of the Israeli government officially endorsing the arrangement.

To reciprocate the liberation of detainees, Israeli authorities would free a group of 250 Palestinians presently undergoing lengthy incarcerations and 1,700 more Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the war began on 7 October 2023 subsequent to Hamas’s deadly attack on the nation of Israel.

For every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, Israel will release the remains of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout ahead of the release of the hostages. On the contrary, the Israeli army would retreat to an established boundary, inside Gaza’s territory, to prepare for a prisoner exchange.

The proposal says that all armed activities, including bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended throughout the exchange operation and battle lines will be maintained until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

After all hostages are liberated, pardon will be granted to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to destroy – who consent to peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.

People who wish to leave Gaza territory will be given secure transit to states who have approved their entry.

This twenty-point proposal envisions Gaza as “an area free from radicalization and terror that presents no a risk to its neighbours”. Furthermore, it declares the territory will be “revitalized for the welfare of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Importantly, and contrary to the outlook of certain Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will not occupy or annex the land, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their populace was removed in 2005.

Additionally, no any individual be compelled to depart Gaza, the proposal assures. Those who desire to depart will be allowed to do so without hindrance and permitted to return.

The Hamas organization will not be permitted any role, “in any capacity”, in the future administration of the region.

Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Assemble in Egypt for Gaza Talks

Donald J. Trump has urged delegates from Hamas and Israel gathering in Egypt for vital discussions targeting ending the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” adding, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” talks.

The American leader stated:

We have had very positive discussions with Hamas, and States from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) over the weekend, to liberate the detainees, halt the conflict in Gaza but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long-awaited peace in the area of the Middle East.

These discussions have been highly productive, and moving quickly. Expert delegations will again meet on Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and clarify the last points. I am told that the first phase is expected to conclude this week, and I am asking everyone to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Envoy Witkoff is slated to attend the discussions, according to sources in Israel, together with Israel’s negotiators and a Palestinian group led by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political bureau of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is reportedly due to meet with mediators from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo, Egypt on Monday morning, before negotiations in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, strategic affairs minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in discussions later this week, subject to advancements in the negotiations, as per three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a possible truce has increased globally, with leaders from the West and Arab nations urging Israel and Hamas to come to a deal. On Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Chancellor Merz, spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and showed approval for the Trump initiative, calling it “the optimal opportunity for resolution”, based on a readout.