Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as Meeting Start in Egypt
Details of Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for Gaza?
In the event that each faction consent to a detailed list of requirements, the end of fighting will be followed by the release of all Israeli hostages, both dead and alive, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership officially endorsing the agreement.
To reciprocate the liberation of detainees, the Israeli state would release a group of 250 Palestinians at present completing life sentences and 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region apprehended after the war began on the 7th of October, 2023 after the fatal Hamas offensive on Israeli soil.
In exchange for every captive from Israel whose remains are handed over, the Israeli side will hand back the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.
The strategy does not require a total Israeli retreat before the captive release. On the contrary, the Israeli army would pull back to an established boundary, inside Gaza’s territory, to make arrangements for a captive liberation.
The plan states that all armed activities, such as aerial and artillery bombardment, will be halted during the release process and combat positions will remain frozen until “conditions are met for the phased full withdrawal”.
Once all hostages are liberated, amnesty will be given to Hamas affiliates – the Islamist military group that the Israeli PM, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who accept non-violent cohabitation and to surrender their arms.
Those who want to exit Gaza territory will be provided with protected movement to countries who have agreed to receive them.
The comprehensive strategy envisages Gaza as “an area free from radicalization and terror that presents no a risk to its neighbours”. In a separate point, it declares the region will be “reconstructed for the welfare of the Gaza residents, who have suffered more than enough”.
Crucially, and contrary to the vision of some of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, the Israeli government will avoid occupying or annex the land, which was the location of 21 Israeli settlements ahead of their residents were evacuated in 2005.
Furthermore, not any individual be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the proposal assures. People who desire to depart will be authorized to do so without restriction and allowed to come back.
Hamas as an entity will not be allowed any participation, “in any form”, in the upcoming leadership of the territory.
Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Meet in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks
President Trump has encouraged delegates from Hamas and Israel gathering in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations focused on ending Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” stating, in remarks on the day of Sunday, that there had been “very positive” discussions.
The American leader commented:
There have been extremely constructive discussions with the Hamas organization, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) over the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, finally have long sought peace in the area of the Middle East.
These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly. The technical teams will reconvene Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to address and finalize the remaining specifics. I am told that the opening segment will likely finish within the week, and I am asking all parties to ACT QUICKLY.
The United States delegate Witkoff is slated to attend the discussions, based on reports from Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation chaired by Al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political bureau of Hamas.
Khalil al-Hayya is scheduled to confer with facilitators from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo, Egypt today in the morning, ahead of discussions in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.
However, Israel’s top delegate, strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is anticipated to participate in talks later this week, pending progress in the negotiations, according to three Israeli officials.
Optimism about a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown worldwide, with officials from Western and Arab countries encouraging Israel and Hamas to come to a deal. On Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Chancellor Merz, contacted Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and expressed support for the Trump proposal, labeling it as “the best chance for resolution”, as per a readout.
