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

Provided that each faction consent to a comprehensive set of conditions, the end of fighting will be accompanied by the release of all captives from Israel, including deceased and living, “over a 72-hour period” of Israel’s leadership officially endorsing the arrangement.

To reciprocate the liberation of detainees, Israel would release a group of 250 Palestinians presently undergoing lengthy incarcerations and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 after the lethal assault by Hamas on the nation of Israel.

For every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, the Israeli side will hand back the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The strategy does not mandate a complete Israeli pullout before the hostage liberation. Rather, the Israeli army would withdraw to an established boundary, within Gaza, to get ready for a captive liberation.

The plan states that all armed activities, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be halted during the exchange operation and battle lines will be maintained until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

When every captive are freed, pardon will be awarded to individuals associated with Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that the premier of Israel, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who agree to non-violent cohabitation and to surrender their arms.

Those who wish to leave the Gaza region will be given safe passage to nations who have approved their entry.

The comprehensive strategy envisages the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to neighboring countries”. Furthermore, it states the area will be “reconstructed for the welfare of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Vitally, and in defiance of the outlook of some of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, the Israeli government will not occupy or take over the region, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel prior to their residents were evacuated in 2005.

Additionally, no anyone be forced to leave Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. Those who wish to leave will be permitted to do so without restriction and permitted to return.

Hamas as an entity will not be allowed any role, “directly or indirectly”, in the future governance of the area.

Trump Encourages Representatives to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Talks

President Trump has encouraged representatives of Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions targeting ending Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” remarking, in comments on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” discussions.

President Trump said:

We have had very positive negotiations with Hamas, and Nations from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) this weekend, to free the captives, end the War in Gaza but, even more significantly, ultimately secure long-awaited stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These negotiations have been extremely effective, and proceeding rapidly. The technical teams will meet once more this Monday, in Egypt, to address and clarify the final details. It has been reported that the first phase is expected to conclude in the coming days, and I am requesting each participant to MOVE FAST.

The United States delegate Envoy Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, based on Israeli media, alongside representatives from Israel and a Palestinian group led by Al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political bureau of the Hamas movement.

Al-Hayya is expected to meet with facilitators from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo, Egypt today in the morning, ahead of discussions in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, strategic affairs minister Dermer, is slated to attend talks toward the end of the week, depending on developments in the discussions, as per three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has escalated globally, with officials from Western and Arab countries urging Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. During Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and voiced backing for the Trump plan, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for peace”, based on a official statement.