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What’s in Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for the Gaza Strip?

Provided that the two parties accept a detailed list of requirements, the end of fighting will be followed by the freeing of all individuals held by Hamas, both dead and alive, “in under three days” of the Israeli government publicly accepting the arrangement.

To reciprocate the liberation of detainees, Israel would free 250 individuals of Palestinian origin presently undergoing lengthy incarcerations and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory apprehended after the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 after the lethal assault by Hamas on Israel.

For each Israeli hostage whose remains are handed over, Israel will release the corpses of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The strategy does not require a total Israeli retreat prior to the hostage liberation. On the contrary, Israel’s military would retreat to an agreed upon line, within the Gaza area, to prepare for a prisoner exchange.

The proposal says that all military operations, encompassing bombing and artillery fire, will be halted throughout the release process and front lines will be maintained until “requirements are satisfied for the gradual total pullout”.

Once every captive are liberated, amnesty will be awarded to individuals associated with Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that the Israeli PM, PM Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who agree to peaceful coexistence and to surrender their arms.

People who want to exit Gaza territory will be offered secure transit to nations who have agreed to receive them.

The comprehensive strategy foresees the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that does not pose any danger to adjacent states”. Furthermore, it declares the area will be “revitalized for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough”.

Vitally, and in defiance of the vision of certain the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel will refrain from occupying or take over the region, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel before their populace was removed in 2005.

Additionally, no anyone be obligated to exit Gaza, the proposal assures. People who wish to leave will be permitted to do so freely and permitted to return.

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

Donald Trump Urges Negotiators to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Donald Trump has urged representatives of Hamas and Israel gathering in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions aimed at halting the war led by Israel in Gaza to “move fast,” stating, in remarks on the day of Sunday, that there had been “very positive” discussions.

The US president commented:

There have been very positive discussions with Hamas representatives, and States from all over the World (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) over the weekend, to free the captives, halt the conflict in Gaza but, even more significantly, finally have long-awaited peace in the Middle East.

These negotiations have been very successful, and moving quickly. Specialist groups will again meet on Monday, in Egypt, to address and clarify the final details. It has been reported that the initial stage should be completed this week, and I am requesting everyone to MOVE FAST.

America’s representative Witkoff is expected to join the negotiations, as per reports from Israel, alongside representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the administrative wing of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is expected to confer 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 chief negotiator, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, is expected to join talks toward the end of the week, subject to developments in the negotiations, according to multiple Israeli sources.

Optimism about a possible truce has grown worldwide, with western and Arab leaders pressuring Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. On Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor Merz, called Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump plan, describing it as “the best chance for resolution”, based on a official statement.