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Key Points from Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?

In the event that both sides consent to a comprehensive set of conditions, the end of fighting will be paired with the liberation of all Israeli hostages, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of Israel formally approving the arrangement.

To reciprocate the freeing of captives, Israeli authorities would let go a group of 250 Palestinians presently undergoing lengthy incarcerations and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the conflict started on October 7, 2023 following the fatal Hamas offensive on Israel.

For every Israeli national held hostage whose body is returned, Israel will release the corpses of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

The plan does not require a full Israeli withdrawal ahead of the hostage liberation. Instead, Israel’s military would withdraw to an established boundary, within Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a prisoner exchange.

The proposal says that all military operations, such as aerial and artillery bombardment, will be halted throughout the liberation procedure and battle lines will remain frozen until “conditions are met for the phased full withdrawal”.

After each detainee are liberated, amnesty will be given to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eliminate – who accept peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.

People who desire to depart the Gaza region will be given safe passage to countries who have consented to accept them.

This twenty-point proposal envisages the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that poses zero a risk to its neighbours”. Additionally, it states the territory will be “revitalized for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Crucially, and in defiance of the perspective of some of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel will avoid occupying or take over the territory, which was home to 21 Israeli settlements prior to their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Additionally, no any person be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the proposal assures. Individuals who wish to leave will be allowed to do so without restriction and permitted to return.

Hamas will be prohibited from any involvement, “in any form”, in the future administration of the territory.

Donald Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Move Fast’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Talks

Donald Trump has encouraged delegates from Hamas and Israel meeting in Egypt for vital discussions aimed at halting the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” remarking, in comments on Sunday, that there had been “very positive” talks.

The American leader commented:

There have been extremely constructive discussions with Hamas representatives, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) over the weekend, to liberate the detainees, halt the conflict in the Gaza region but, more importantly, finally have long-awaited stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These talks have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Specialist groups will meet once more Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and refine the final details. I am told that the initial stage should be completed within the week, and I am asking everyone to MOVE FAST.

The US envoy Envoy Witkoff is expected to join the talks, as per Israeli media, together with representatives from Israel and a delegation from Palestine headed by Al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the administrative wing of Hamas.

The Hamas official is expected to have discussions with mediators from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo, Egypt this morning, before talks in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nonetheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in discussions in the coming days, subject to progress in the talks, based on multiple Israeli sources.

Optimism about a possible truce has increased globally, with western and Arab leaders encouraging Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. During Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump plan, describing it as “the optimal opportunity for peace”, as per a readout.