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Details of Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?

Provided that the two parties agree to a detailed list of conditions, the end of fighting will be accompanied by the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership publicly accepting the deal.

As a trade for the release of hostages, the Israeli state would free a group of 250 Palestinians currently serving life sentences and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory apprehended after the war began on the 7th of October, 2023 after the lethal assault by Hamas on the nation of Israel.

For each Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, the Israeli side will release the corpses of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The strategy does not necessitate a total Israeli retreat prior to the release of the hostages. Rather, Israeli forces would withdraw to an established boundary, within Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a prisoner exchange.

This initiative states that all armed activities, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be paused during the exchange operation and front lines will remain frozen until “conditions are met for the complete staged withdrawal”.

Once all hostages are released, pardon will be granted to Hamas affiliates – the armed Islamist faction that the premier of Israel, PM Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who consent to harmonious living and to surrender their arms.

Those who wish to leave Gaza territory will be offered safe passage to nations who have consented to accept them.

The 20-point plan envisions Gaza territory as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that presents no a threat to neighboring countries”. In a separate point, it says the region will be “revitalized for the welfare of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Vitally, and contrary to the perspective of some of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will not occupy or annex the territory, which was the site of 21 settlements from Israel prior to their populace was removed in the year 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be obligated to exit Gaza territory, the plan promises. Individuals who want to exit will be authorized to do so freely and granted reentry.

The Hamas organization will not be permitted any participation, “directly or indirectly”, in the future governance of the region.

Donald Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Discussions

Donald Trump has called on delegates from Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations focused on concluding the war led by Israel in Gaza to “act quickly,” adding, in comments on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” discussions.

President Trump commented:

There were highly favorable talks with Hamas, and Countries from across the planet (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, even more significantly, ultimately secure long sought peace in the area of the Middle East.

These negotiations have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Specialist groups will reconvene on Monday, in Egypt, to address and refine the final details. I am told that the initial stage will likely finish this week, and I am asking each participant to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

America’s representative Envoy Witkoff is expected to join the negotiations, as per sources in Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a Palestinian group headed by Al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political office of Hamas.

The Hamas official is scheduled to have discussions with facilitators from Egyptian and Qatari officials in the city of Cairo this morning, ahead of talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s top delegate, the strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in negotiations later this week, pending advancements in the discussions, based on three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a potential ceasefire has escalated across the world, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring Israel and Hamas to finalize a settlement. On Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, contacted Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump proposal, labeling it as “the best chance for resolution”, as per a official statement.