Donald Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Move Fast’ as Discussions Set to Begin in Egypt
Key Points from Trump’s 20-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for Gaza?
Provided that the two parties accept a comprehensive set of conditions, the end of fighting will be paired with the release of all individuals held by Hamas, including deceased and living, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership officially endorsing the agreement.
In return for the freeing of captives, Israeli authorities would let go 250 Palestinians at present completing indefinite prison terms and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region held since the war began on October 7, 2023 following Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel.
For every Israeli hostage whose remains are released, Israel will release the remains of 15 Palestinians who have died.
This proposal does not require a full Israeli withdrawal ahead of the captive release. Rather, Israel’s military would retreat to an established boundary, inside of the Gaza area, to get ready for a prisoner exchange.
This initiative says that all armed activities, including air strikes and shelling, will be halted during the exchange operation and battle lines will remain frozen until “conditions are met for the gradual total pullout”.
When each detainee are released, amnesty will be given to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to eradicate – who accept non-violent cohabitation and to decommission their weapons.
Those who desire to depart Gaza will be provided with secure transit to nations who have agreed to receive them.
This twenty-point proposal envisages Gaza territory as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that poses zero a threat to neighboring countries”. In a separate point, it declares the region will be “reconstructed for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough”.
Vitally, and in defiance of the outlook of certain Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, the Israeli government will refrain from occupying or take over the land, which was the site of 21 Israeli settlements before their populace was removed in 2005.
Furthermore, not anyone be obligated to exit the Gaza region, the proposal assures. Individuals who want to exit will be allowed to do so without restriction and granted reentry.
Hamas as an entity will be prohibited from any role, “directly or indirectly”, in the future administration of the region.
Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Discussions
President Trump has encouraged representatives of Hamas and Israel gathering in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions focused on concluding the war led by Israel in Gaza to “act quickly,” stating, in remarks on Sunday morning, that there had been “very positive” discussions.
The American leader said:
We have had very positive discussions with Hamas, and Nations from across the planet (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) over the weekend, to liberate the detainees, stop the fighting in Gaza but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long-desired PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.
These negotiations have been highly productive, and advancing swiftly. The technical teams will again meet this Monday, in Egypt, to address and refine the remaining specifics. Sources indicate that the initial stage should be completed this week, and I am asking each participant to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.
The US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to join the talks, according to Israeli media, in addition to Israeli delegates and a delegation from Palestine led by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political office of Hamas.
The Hamas official is reportedly due to meet with intermediaries from Qatar and Egypt in the city of Cairo this morning, ahead of discussions in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh.
Nevertheless, Israel’s top delegate, strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is slated to attend discussions later this week, subject to developments in the discussions, as per three Israeli officials.
Hope regarding a possible truce has escalated across the world, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. On Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, calling it “the most favorable prospect for peace”, as per a summary.