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Key Points from Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for the Gaza Strip?

In the event that each faction consent to a specific series of conditions, the end of fighting will be paired with the release of all captives from Israel, both dead and alive, “in under three days” of Israel publicly accepting the arrangement.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, the Israeli state would release 250 Palestinians currently serving indefinite prison terms and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza held since the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 following Hamas’s deadly attack on the nation of Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli hostage whose remains are handed over, the Israeli side will release the bodies of 15 Palestinians who have died.

This proposal does not necessitate a total Israeli retreat prior to the release of the hostages. On the contrary, the Israeli army would retreat to an established boundary, inside Gaza, to prepare for a captive liberation.

This initiative indicates that every military action, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be halted during the liberation procedure and battle lines will stay fixed until “terms are fulfilled for the gradual total pullout”.

Once every captive are liberated, amnesty will be awarded to Hamas affiliates – the Islamist military group that the premier of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to destroy – who accept harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

Those who wish to leave the Gaza region will be provided with protected movement to countries who have consented to accept them.

The 20-point plan foresees Gaza territory as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a risk to neighboring countries”. Furthermore, it states the area will be “redeveloped for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Vitally, and contrary to the outlook of certain Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will refrain from occupying or take over the region, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel before their populace was removed in 2005.

Furthermore, not any individual be obligated to exit Gaza, the proposal assures. Those who want to exit will be permitted to do so without hindrance and permitted to return.

Hamas as an entity will be prohibited from any role, “directly or indirectly”, in the upcoming leadership of the area.

Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

President Trump has urged delegates from Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations aimed at halting the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” adding, in comments on Sunday, that there had been “highly favorable” discussions.

The US president said:

There were highly favorable negotiations with Hamas, and Nations from all over the World (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long sought peace in the area of the Middle East.

These talks have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will again meet Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to tackle and refine the remaining specifics. It has been reported that the first phase should be completed in the coming days, and I am urging all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

America’s representative Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, as per Israeli media, alongside representatives from Israel and a delegation from Palestine headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political office of Hamas.

The Hamas official is scheduled to confer with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in the city of Cairo this morning, prior to talks in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, strategic affairs minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in discussions toward the end of the week, subject to developments in the negotiations, based on multiple Israeli sources.

Positive outlook on a potential ceasefire has grown worldwide, with officials from Western and Arab countries urging Israel and Hamas to finalize a settlement. During Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, contacted Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, labeling it as “the optimal opportunity for resolution”, according to a official statement.