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Key Points from Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for Gaza?

Provided that the two parties consent to a detailed list of terms, the end of fighting will be followed by the liberation of all captives from Israel, including deceased and living, “in under three days” of Israel publicly accepting the deal.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, the Israeli state would let go 250 Palestinians presently undergoing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza held since the conflict started on the 7th of October, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on Israeli soil.

For every Israeli national held hostage whose body is returned, Israeli officials will return the bodies of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

The plan does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout before the hostage liberation. Instead, Israel’s military would pull back to an agreed upon line, within the Gaza area, to prepare for a captive liberation.

This initiative says that all armed activities, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended in the course of the exchange operation and battle lines will be maintained until “conditions are met for the phased full withdrawal”.

Once all hostages are released, amnesty will be given to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eradicate – who accept peaceful coexistence and to disarm themselves.

Individuals who want to exit Gaza will be given protected movement to states who have agreed to receive them.

The 20-point plan envisions Gaza as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that presents no any danger to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it says the area will be “revitalized for the welfare of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Importantly, and in defiance of the outlook of certain Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, the Israeli government will refrain from occupying or incorporate the territory, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their inhabitants were withdrawn in the year 2005.

Furthermore, not anyone be compelled to depart 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 participation, “in any capacity”, in the future governance of the territory.

Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

Donald Trump has urged representatives of Hamas and Israel meeting in Egypt for key negotiations focused on concluding the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” stating, in remarks on Sunday, that there had been “highly favorable” talks.

President Trump stated:

There have been highly favorable discussions with Hamas representatives, and States from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) over the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in the Gaza region but, more importantly, finally have long-awaited PEACE in the area of the Middle East.

These negotiations have been very successful, and moving quickly. The technical teams will meet once more on Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the remaining specifics. I am told that the first phase is expected to conclude this week, and I am requesting each participant to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Steve Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the discussions, based on Israeli media, alongside Israeli delegates and a delegation from Palestine led by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the administrative wing of the Hamas movement.

The Hamas official is reportedly due to confer with mediators from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo, Egypt this morning, prior to talks in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in negotiations later this week, depending on advancements in the discussions, according to three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has increased globally, with western and Arab leaders urging both Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. During Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump proposal, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for peace”, as per a readout.