Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Act Quickly’ as Discussions Set to Begin in Egypt
Key Points from Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for the Gaza Strip?
Assuming both sides accept a detailed list of conditions, the end of fighting will be accompanied by the freeing of all captives from Israel, both dead and alive, “in under three days” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the arrangement.
As a trade for the release of hostages, the Israeli state would let go a group of 250 Palestinians at present completing lengthy incarcerations and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza detained since the conflict started on the 7th of October, 2023 following Hamas’s deadly attack on Israeli soil.
In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are released, Israeli officials will return the bodies of 15 Palestinians who have died.
The strategy does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal prior to the captive release. Rather, Israel’s military would pull back to an mutually accepted border, within Gaza’s territory, to make arrangements for a captive liberation.
The proposal says that all military operations, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be paused in the course of the exchange operation and front lines will be maintained until “requirements are satisfied for the complete staged withdrawal”.
Once each detainee are freed, pardon will be granted to individuals associated with Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to destroy – who accept harmonious living and to disarm themselves.
Individuals who want to exit Gaza territory will be given secure transit to countries who have approved their entry.
The 20-point plan foresees the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that does not pose a risk to its neighbours”. In a separate point, it declares the territory will be “revitalized for the welfare of the Gaza residents, who have endured excessive hardship”.
Vitally, and opposing the perspective of certain the far-right allies of Netanyahu, the Israeli government will not occupy or take over the territory, which was the location of 21 settlements from Israel prior to their populace was removed in 2005.
Furthermore, not anyone be forced to leave the Gaza region, the plan promises. Individuals who wish to leave will be permitted to do so without hindrance and permitted to return.
Hamas will be prohibited from any role, “in any capacity”, in the future administration of the area.
Donald Trump Urges Representatives to ‘Move Fast’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Talks
Donald Trump has encouraged representatives of Hamas and Israel assembling in Egypt for vital discussions aimed at halting Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” remarking, in remarks on Sunday morning, that there had been “extremely constructive” discussions.
The US president stated:
There were highly favorable discussions with Hamas representatives, and Nations from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) during the weekend, to liberate the detainees, end the War in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, at last achieve long-desired PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.
These negotiations have been very successful, and moving quickly. Expert delegations will again meet on Monday, in Egypt, to address and refine the final details. It has been reported that the initial stage will likely finish within the week, and I am asking everyone to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.
America’s representative Steve Witkoff is slated to attend the talks, as per sources in Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a Palestinian group led by Al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political office of Hamas.
Khalil al-Hayya is scheduled to confer with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo on Monday morning, ahead of negotiations in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh.
Nevertheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer, is expected to join talks toward the end of the week, subject to developments in the discussions, according to three Israeli officials.
Optimism about a possible truce has increased across the world, with western and Arab leaders urging both Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor Merz, spoke with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and showed approval for the Trump initiative, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for peace”, as per a readout.
