Trump Urges Representatives to ‘Act Quickly’ as Meeting Set to Begin in the Egyptian Republic
Key Points from Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?
In the event that each faction accept a comprehensive set of conditions, the cessation of hostilities will be paired with the freeing of all captives from Israel, both dead and alive, “within 72 hours” of Israel publicly accepting the agreement.
As a trade for the liberation of detainees, Israel would let go 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing lengthy incarcerations and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory apprehended after the hostilities erupted on October 7, 2023 after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israeli soil.
For every Israeli hostage whose remains are handed over, the Israeli side will return the remains of 15 Palestinian fatalities.
This proposal does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout ahead of the hostage liberation. Rather, the Israeli army would withdraw to an established boundary, inside Gaza, to prepare for a hostage release.
The plan indicates that all military operations, including air strikes and shelling, will be suspended throughout the release process and combat positions will stay fixed until “terms are fulfilled for the gradual total pullout”.
When all hostages are released, amnesty will be granted to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to destroy – who agree to non-violent cohabitation and to disarm themselves.
Those who wish to leave Gaza territory will be provided with secure transit to nations who have approved their entry.
The 20-point plan envisages Gaza as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that poses zero a threat to neighboring countries”. Furthermore, it says the region will be “revitalized for the benefit of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.
Crucially, and in defiance of the vision of certain Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel will avoid occupying or annex the land, which was the site of 21 settlements from Israel prior to their residents were evacuated in the year 2005.
Furthermore, not any individual be obligated to exit the Gaza region, the strategy guarantees. People who wish to leave will be permitted to do so without restriction and allowed to come back.
The Hamas organization will not be permitted any involvement, “in any form”, in the future administration of the region.
Donald Trump Urges Negotiators to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks
Donald J. Trump has called on representatives of Hamas and Israel assembling in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations focused on halting Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” adding, in remarks on the day of Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” discussions.
President Trump commented:
There were very positive discussions with the Hamas organization, and Nations from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) during the weekend, to liberate the detainees, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, at last achieve long sought stability in the Middle Eastern region.
These talks have been extremely effective, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will reconvene on Monday, in Egypt, to work through and finalize the last points. It has been reported that the opening segment should be completed within the week, and I am requesting all parties to MOVE FAST.
The US envoy Envoy Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the discussions, according to reports from Israel, in addition to Israel’s negotiators and a Palestinian group headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the administrative wing of Hamas.
Al-Hayya is reportedly due to confer with mediators from Egypt and Qatar in the city of Cairo today in the morning, ahead of talks in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El Sheikh.
Nevertheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, the strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is expected to join negotiations later this week, depending on advancements in the talks, according to three Israeli officials.
Optimism about a prospective cessation of hostilities has increased globally, with western and Arab leaders encouraging Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, calling it “the optimal opportunity for peace”, as per a summary.