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Details of Trump’s 20-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

Provided that each faction accept a comprehensive set of terms, the halt to conflict will be accompanied by the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, both dead and alive, “in under three days” of Israel officially endorsing the agreement.

To reciprocate the liberation of detainees, Israel would let go 250 Palestinians currently serving life sentences and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza apprehended after the hostilities erupted on October 7, 2023 subsequent to Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are released, Israeli officials will hand back the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The plan does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal prior to the release of the hostages. Rather, the Israeli army would retreat to an established boundary, within Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a hostage release.

The plan indicates that every military action, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be paused in the course of the exchange operation and front lines will remain frozen until “terms are fulfilled for the gradual total pullout”.

When every captive are freed, amnesty will be granted to members of Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the Israeli PM, PM Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to destroy – who accept non-violent cohabitation and to surrender their arms.

People who want to exit Gaza will be given secure transit to nations who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy envisions Gaza territory as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that poses zero a threat to its neighbours”. Additionally, it states the territory will be “revitalized for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Crucially, and contrary to the outlook of some of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, the Israeli government will avoid occupying or take over the region, which was the location of 21 communities established by Israel prior to their inhabitants were withdrawn in the year 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be obligated to exit Gaza, the strategy guarantees. Individuals who want to exit will be allowed to do so without restriction and allowed to come back.

The Hamas organization will be prohibited from any involvement, “in any capacity”, in the future administration of the territory.

Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Talks

Donald Trump has encouraged delegates from Hamas and Israel gathering in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions focused on concluding the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” stating, in comments on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” conversations.

The American leader commented:

There have been very positive discussions with Hamas representatives, and States from across the planet (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) over the weekend, to release the Hostages, halt the conflict in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, finally have long-awaited peace in the Middle East.

These talks have been extremely effective, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will again meet Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to address and refine the remaining specifics. Sources indicate that the first phase should be completed this week, and I am urging each participant to ACT QUICKLY.

America’s representative Steve Witkoff is expected to join the talks, as per Israeli media, alongside representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political office of the Hamas movement.

The Hamas official is scheduled to have discussions with facilitators from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo today in the morning, before talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s top delegate, the strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is slated to attend negotiations toward the end of the week, pending developments in the negotiations, based on three Israeli officials.

Optimism about a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown across the world, with officials from Western and Arab countries encouraging both Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. This past Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor Merz, contacted Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and expressed support for the Trump initiative, labeling it as “the most favorable prospect for stability”, based on a readout.