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What’s in Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

Assuming the two parties consent to a specific series of conditions, the end of fighting will be paired with the freeing of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “in under three days” of the Israeli government officially endorsing the arrangement.

As a trade for the liberation of detainees, the Israeli state would let go a group of 250 Palestinians currently serving lengthy incarcerations and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza apprehended after the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 after the fatal Hamas offensive on Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are released, Israel will return the remains of 15 Palestinians who have died.

This proposal does not necessitate a total Israeli retreat before the hostage liberation. Instead, Israel’s military would withdraw to an established boundary, inside of Gaza’s territory, to make arrangements for a hostage release.

The plan says that all armed activities, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended during the liberation procedure and front lines will remain frozen until “requirements are satisfied for the gradual total pullout”.

After each detainee are freed, pardon will be granted to individuals associated with Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to destroy – who consent to non-violent cohabitation and to decommission their weapons.

Individuals who want to exit the Gaza region will be given secure transit to nations who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy envisages Gaza territory as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that poses zero a risk to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it declares the region will be “revitalized for the advantage of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Importantly, and in defiance of the perspective of some of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, the Israeli government will refrain from occupying or incorporate the land, which was the location of 21 settlements from Israel ahead of their populace was removed in 2005.

Additionally, no any individual be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the plan promises. Those who wish to leave will be authorized to do so without hindrance and granted reentry.

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

Donald Trump Encourages Representatives to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

President Trump has encouraged representatives of Hamas and Israel gathering in Egypt for crucial talks focused on halting the war led by Israel in Gaza to “act quickly,” stating, in remarks on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” discussions.

The American leader commented:

We have had very positive talks with the Hamas organization, and States from across the planet (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to release the Hostages, halt the conflict in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, at last achieve long-awaited stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These talks have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will again meet Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and refine the remaining specifics. It has been reported that the opening segment is expected to conclude in the coming days, and I am requesting everyone to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Witkoff is expected to join the negotiations, based on reports from Israel, in addition to Israeli delegates and a delegation from Palestine chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the administrative wing of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is scheduled to confer with facilitators from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo on Monday morning, ahead of discussions in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El Sheikh.

However, Israel’s chief negotiator, strategic affairs minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in negotiations later this week, subject to advancements in the talks, based on several officials from Israel.

Optimism about a potential ceasefire has grown globally, with officials from Western and Arab countries urging Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the German chancellor, Chancellor Merz, contacted Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, labeling it as “the most favorable prospect for resolution”, as per a readout.