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What’s in Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?

In the event that each faction accept a specific series of requirements, the end of fighting will be accompanied by the liberation of all captives from Israel, whether deceased or surviving, “over a 72-hour period” of the Israeli government publicly accepting the deal.

As a trade for the liberation of detainees, the Israeli state would release a group of 250 Palestinians at present completing lengthy incarcerations and 1,700 more Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the conflict started on 7 October 2023 after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel.

For every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, Israel will hand back the remains of 15 Palestinians who have died.

This proposal does not necessitate a full Israeli withdrawal before the captive release. Instead, the Israeli army would pull back to an agreed upon line, within the Gaza area, to prepare for a prisoner exchange.

The plan indicates that every military action, encompassing bombing and artillery fire, will be halted throughout the release process and front lines will stay fixed until “conditions are met for the gradual total pullout”.

After each detainee are released, pardon will be given to members of Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that Israel’s prime minister, PM Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to eliminate – who consent to harmonious living and to decommission their weapons.

Individuals who desire to depart Gaza territory will be provided with protected movement to nations who have approved their entry.

The 20-point plan envisages Gaza territory as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to neighboring countries”. Furthermore, it declares the region will be “revitalized for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough”.

Vitally, and contrary to the vision of some of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, the Israeli government will avoid occupying or take over the land, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their inhabitants were withdrawn in the year 2005.

Nor will any individual be forced to leave Gaza territory, the proposal assures. People who want to exit will be allowed to do so without restriction and granted reentry.

The Hamas organization will not be permitted any participation, “in any capacity”, in the upcoming leadership of the region.

Trump Urges Negotiators to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Discussions

President Trump has urged representatives of Hamas and Israel gathering in Egypt for vital discussions targeting ending the Israeli conflict in Gaza to “accelerate progress,” remarking, in statements on the day of Sunday, that there had been “highly favorable” discussions.

The US president stated:

There were extremely constructive talks with Hamas, and Countries from around the globe (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) this weekend, to liberate the detainees, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, finally have long-awaited PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.

These talks have been extremely effective, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will again meet on Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and finalize the final details. Sources indicate that the initial stage should be completed within the week, and I am urging each participant to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Steve Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the talks, according to sources in Israel, together with Israel’s negotiators and a Palestinian delegation headed by Al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political bureau of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is reportedly due to meet with intermediaries from Egypt and Qatar in the city of Cairo this morning, ahead of negotiations in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm el-Sheikh.

However, Israel’s chief negotiator, Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer, is slated to attend talks toward the end of the week, subject to progress in the talks, as per several officials from Israel.

Hope regarding a possible truce has grown globally, with leaders from the West and Arab nations urging both Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. This past Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump initiative, labeling it as “the most favorable prospect for resolution”, based on a readout.