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Key Points from Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?

In the event that both sides consent to a comprehensive set of conditions, the end of fighting will be paired with the release of all individuals held by Hamas, including deceased and living, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the deal.

In return for the liberation of detainees, Israeli authorities would let go 250 individuals of Palestinian origin presently undergoing life sentences and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory held since the war began on the 7th of October, 2023 after the lethal assault by Hamas on Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, Israeli officials will return the corpses of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The strategy does not necessitate a total Israeli retreat ahead of the hostage liberation. Instead, Israeli forces would pull back to an established boundary, inside the Gaza area, to get ready for a captive liberation.

The proposal indicates that all military operations, such as aerial and artillery bombardment, will be suspended throughout the release process and combat positions will remain frozen until “requirements are satisfied for the complete staged withdrawal”.

Once all hostages are liberated, amnesty will be granted to Hamas affiliates – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, PM Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to destroy – who consent to peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.

Individuals who desire to depart Gaza territory will be offered protected movement to nations who have approved their entry.

The 20-point plan envisions Gaza territory as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that presents no a risk to its neighbours”. In a separate point, it declares the region will be “redeveloped for the welfare of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough”.

Vitally, and contrary to the perspective of certain Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, the Israeli government will not occupy or take over the region, which was home to 21 Israeli settlements before their residents were evacuated in 2005.

Furthermore, not anyone be obligated to exit Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. Those who wish to leave will be permitted to do so freely and granted reentry.

Hamas as an entity will be prohibited from any role, “directly or indirectly”, in the future administration of the area.

Trump Urges Representatives to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

Donald J. Trump has called on delegates from Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations targeting concluding the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” remarking, in comments on the day of Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” discussions.

The American leader stated:

We have had highly favorable negotiations with the Hamas organization, and States from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) over the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in Gaza but, even more significantly, finally have long-desired stability in the area of the Middle East.

These negotiations have been highly productive, and moving quickly. The technical teams will meet once more Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the final details. I am told that the initial stage will likely finish this week, and I am requesting everyone to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

The United States delegate Steve Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the negotiations, according to sources in Israel, alongside representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the administrative wing of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is expected to have discussions with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo this morning, ahead of talks in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s top delegate, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is expected to join discussions later this week, pending developments in the discussions, based on three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a possible truce has grown worldwide, with western and Arab leaders urging Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and showed approval for the Trump proposal, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for resolution”, based on a readout.