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Details of Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for the Gaza Strip?

Provided that the two parties agree to a detailed list of conditions, the end of fighting will be accompanied by the liberation of all captives from Israel, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of Israel formally approving the arrangement.

As a trade for the release of hostages, the Israeli state would release 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing life sentences and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the war began on the 7th of October, 2023 after the fatal Hamas offensive on Israeli soil.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are released, the Israeli side will release the bodies of 15 deceased Palestinians.

This proposal does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout ahead of the hostage liberation. On the contrary, Israel’s military would pull back to an agreed upon line, inside Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a captive liberation.

The proposal states that all military operations, including air strikes and shelling, will be halted during the liberation procedure and front lines will be maintained until “requirements are satisfied for the complete staged withdrawal”.

Once every captive are liberated, pardon will be awarded to members of Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to destroy – who accept peaceful coexistence and to surrender their arms.

People who want to exit Gaza will be offered safe passage to states who have consented to accept them.

This twenty-point proposal envisions the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbours”. In a separate point, it states the territory will be “redeveloped for the advantage of the people of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Importantly, and contrary to the vision of some of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel’s leadership will not occupy or incorporate the land, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel prior to their residents were evacuated in 2005.

Additionally, no anyone be obligated to exit Gaza, the proposal assures. People who desire to depart will be permitted to do so without restriction and granted reentry.

The Hamas organization will not be permitted any involvement, “in any capacity”, in the upcoming leadership of the territory.

Donald Trump Urges Representatives to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Discussions

Donald Trump has encouraged delegates from Hamas and Israel assembling in Egypt for vital discussions focused on concluding the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” stating, in statements on Sunday morning, that there had been “extremely constructive” talks.

The US president said:

We have had extremely constructive talks with Hamas, and Countries from around the globe (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, at last achieve long sought PEACE in the Middle East.

These discussions have been highly productive, and moving quickly. Expert delegations will again meet Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and finalize the last points. I am told that the opening segment is expected to conclude in the coming days, and I am asking everyone to MOVE FAST.

The US envoy Envoy Witkoff is slated to attend the talks, based on reports from Israel, in addition to Israeli delegates and a delegation from Palestine chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political bureau of the Hamas movement.

The Hamas official is scheduled to have discussions with facilitators from Egypt and Qatar in the city of Cairo on Monday morning, before negotiations in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, is anticipated to participate in talks later this week, subject to developments in the talks, according to several officials from Israel.

Hope regarding a potential ceasefire has increased worldwide, with leaders from the West and Arab nations urging Israel and Hamas to come to a deal. During Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Chancellor Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump plan, calling it “the optimal opportunity for peace”, based on a summary.