Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Act Quickly’ as Meeting Start in the Egyptian Republic
What’s in Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?
In the event that the two parties consent to a detailed list of conditions, the halt to conflict will be accompanied by the freeing of all Israeli hostages, including deceased and living, “over a 72-hour period” of Israel’s leadership publicly accepting the agreement.
In return for the release of hostages, Israeli authorities would release a group of 250 Palestinians at present completing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 more Palestinians in the Gaza region apprehended after the conflict started on October 7, 2023 subsequent to the fatal Hamas offensive on the nation of Israel.
For every Israeli hostage whose body is returned, Israel will hand back the bodies of 15 Palestinians who have died.
This proposal does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal before the release of the hostages. Rather, Israeli forces would retreat to an agreed upon line, within the Gaza area, to get ready for a captive liberation.
The proposal indicates that every military action, including bombing and artillery fire, will be halted during the liberation procedure and battle lines will be maintained until “conditions are met for the phased full withdrawal”.
Once each detainee are released, pardon will be given to members of Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who consent to peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.
Individuals who wish to leave Gaza territory will be given protected movement to nations who have consented to accept them.
This twenty-point proposal envisages the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it states the area will be “revitalized for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.
Importantly, and contrary to the vision of certain the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel will avoid occupying or take over the land, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel before their inhabitants were withdrawn in the year 2005.
Nor will any person be obligated to exit the Gaza region, the strategy guarantees. Individuals who want to exit will be allowed to do so without restriction and allowed to come back.
Hamas as an entity will be prohibited from any involvement, “in any capacity”, in the future administration of the area.
Trump Calls on Negotiators to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Discussions
President Trump has urged Hamas and Israeli negotiators gathering in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations targeting ending the war led by Israel in Gaza to “accelerate progress,” adding, in statements on the day of Sunday, that there had been “very positive” conversations.
The American leader commented:
There were very positive talks with Hamas, and Countries from around the globe (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to release the Hostages, halt the conflict in Gaza but, of greater importance, finally have long sought PEACE in the area of the Middle East.
These discussions have been extremely effective, and advancing swiftly. The technical teams will reconvene this Monday, in Egypt, to address and refine the last points. Sources indicate that the first phase should be completed within the week, and I am requesting everyone to ACT QUICKLY.
America’s representative Envoy Witkoff is expected to join the negotiations, according to Israeli media, in addition to Israel’s negotiators and a delegation from Palestine led by Al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the administrative wing of Hamas.
Al-Hayya is expected to have discussions with facilitators from Egyptian and Qatari officials in the city of Cairo this morning, before talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh.
Nevertheless, Israel’s top delegate, strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is anticipated to participate in talks toward the end of the week, pending advancements in the negotiations, as per three Israeli officials.
Positive outlook on a potential ceasefire has increased worldwide, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. On Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Chancellor Merz, contacted Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and showed approval for the Trump plan, labeling it as “the most favorable prospect for stability”, based on a official statement.