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Key Points from Donald Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for Gaza?

Assuming each faction agree to a comprehensive set of terms, the cessation of hostilities will be followed by the freeing of all individuals held by Hamas, including deceased and living, “within 72 hours” of Israel formally approving the deal.

In return for the liberation of detainees, the Israeli state would let go 250 Palestinians currently serving indefinite prison terms and 1,700 more Palestinians in Gaza apprehended after the conflict started on the 7th of October, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on Israeli soil.

For every captive from Israel whose remains are handed over, the Israeli side will hand back the bodies of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The strategy does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout prior to the hostage liberation. Instead, Israeli forces would pull back to an agreed upon line, inside of Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a prisoner exchange.

The proposal states that every military action, encompassing bombing and artillery fire, will be halted throughout the liberation procedure and battle lines will be maintained until “conditions are met for the phased full withdrawal”.

After all hostages are released, pardon will be given to members of Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the Israeli PM, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eliminate – who consent to peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.

Those who want to exit Gaza will be provided with protected movement to nations who have approved their entry.

The 20-point plan envisions Gaza territory as “an area free from radicalization and terror that does not pose a risk to neighboring countries”. In a separate point, it declares the territory will be “revitalized for the advantage of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Vitally, and in defiance of the vision of certain the far-right allies of Netanyahu, the Israeli government will not occupy or annex the territory, which was the site of 21 settlements from Israel before their residents were evacuated in 2005.

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

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

Donald Trump Urges Negotiators to ‘Move Fast’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Talks

Donald J. Trump has urged Hamas and Israeli negotiators meeting in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions targeting concluding the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” adding, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “very positive” talks.

President Trump stated:

We have had extremely constructive negotiations with Hamas, and Countries from around the globe (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) this weekend, to release the Hostages, stop the fighting in Gaza but, of greater importance, finally have long-desired peace in the area of the Middle East.

These talks have been very successful, and moving quickly. The technical teams will meet once more Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and finalize the last points. Sources indicate that the initial stage is expected to conclude within the week, and I am urging each participant to MOVE FAST.

The US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to join the negotiations, according to sources in Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a delegation from Palestine headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the administrative wing of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is scheduled to meet with facilitators from Qatar and Egypt in the city of Cairo today in the morning, before discussions in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, the strategic affairs minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in negotiations later this week, pending developments in the negotiations, as per several officials from Israel.

Hope regarding a potential ceasefire has escalated across the world, with officials from Western and Arab countries encouraging both Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. During Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Chancellor Merz, spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump initiative, calling it “the best chance for resolution”, based on a official statement.