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Key Points from Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for the Gaza Strip?

Provided that the two parties accept a detailed list of requirements, the halt to conflict will be paired with the release of all captives from Israel, whether deceased or surviving, “in under three days” of Israel publicly accepting the arrangement.

In return for the freeing of captives, Israel would free a group of 250 Palestinians at present completing life sentences and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory held since the conflict started on the 7th of October, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on Israeli soil.

In exchange for every Israeli hostage whose remains are handed over, Israel will release the corpses of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal prior to the release of the hostages. Instead, the Israeli army would pull back to an established boundary, within the Gaza area, to prepare for a hostage release.

This initiative says that all armed activities, including aerial and artillery bombardment, will be suspended in the course of the release process and combat positions will stay fixed until “requirements are satisfied for the phased full withdrawal”.

After all hostages are released, clemency will be granted to individuals associated with Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who accept harmonious living and to surrender their arms.

Those who desire to depart Gaza will be provided with protected movement to nations who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy foresees Gaza as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that does not pose any danger to adjacent states”. Furthermore, it says the territory will be “reconstructed for the welfare of the Gaza residents, who have suffered more than enough”.

Importantly, and in defiance of the outlook of certain Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel will avoid occupying or take over the land, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel before their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Furthermore, not anyone be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. People who desire to depart will be allowed to do so without restriction and granted reentry.

Hamas as an entity will not be permitted any role, “in any form”, in the future governance of the area.

Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

Donald Trump has urged Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks aimed at concluding the war led by Israel in Gaza to “accelerate progress,” remarking, in statements on Sunday morning, that there had been “very positive” talks.

President Trump said:

We have had highly favorable discussions with the Hamas organization, and Countries from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) during the weekend, to free the captives, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, at last achieve long sought PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.

These talks have been highly productive, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will reconvene Monday, in Egypt, to work through and finalize the remaining specifics. I am told that the initial stage will likely finish in the coming days, and I am requesting everyone to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

The US envoy Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the discussions, according to reports from Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a delegation from Palestine chaired by Al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political bureau of the Hamas movement.

Khalil al-Hayya is expected to confer with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo, Egypt this morning, before talks in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, the strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is expected to join discussions in the coming days, depending on advancements in the negotiations, as per three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown globally, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring Israel and Hamas to come to a deal. This past Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump plan, describing it as “the best chance for peace”, as per a summary.