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Key Points from Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for Gaza?

Assuming both sides agree to a detailed list of conditions, the end of fighting will be paired with the release of all individuals held by Hamas, both dead and alive, “over a 72-hour period” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the arrangement.

As a trade for the liberation of detainees, Israel would release a group of 250 Palestinians currently serving life sentences and 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region held since the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 subsequent to the fatal Hamas offensive on Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli hostage whose body is returned, Israel will release the bodies of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The strategy does not require a full Israeli withdrawal ahead of the captive release. Instead, Israeli forces would withdraw to an mutually accepted border, inside of Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a hostage release.

The proposal says that all military operations, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended in the course of the exchange operation and combat positions will remain frozen until “conditions are met for the complete staged withdrawal”.

Once each detainee are released, pardon will be awarded to individuals associated with Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that the Israeli PM, PM Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who agree to peaceful coexistence and to disarm themselves.

People who wish to leave the Gaza region will be given safe passage to nations who have approved their entry.

The 20-point plan envisions Gaza as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that poses zero a threat to its neighbours”. Additionally, it says the territory will be “reconstructed for the advantage of the people of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Importantly, and opposing the perspective of a few of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, the Israeli government will refrain from occupying or take over the territory, which was the site of 21 Israeli settlements prior to their populace was removed in the year 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be forced to leave Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. Individuals who want to exit will be allowed to do so freely and permitted to return.

The Hamas organization will not be permitted any role, “directly or indirectly”, in the future administration of the area.

Donald Trump Encourages Representatives to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Talks

Donald Trump has encouraged representatives of Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions aimed at concluding the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” stating, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” talks.

The American leader said:

There were highly favorable talks with Hamas representatives, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) over the weekend, to release the Hostages, stop the fighting in Gaza but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long sought peace in the Middle Eastern region.

These negotiations have been highly productive, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will meet once more this Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and clarify the last points. Sources indicate that the initial stage should be completed in the coming days, and I am urging all parties to MOVE FAST.

The US envoy Envoy Witkoff is slated to attend the talks, according to Israeli media, in addition to Israeli delegates and a Palestinian delegation headed by Al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political office of the Hamas movement.

Al-Hayya is scheduled to have discussions with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in the city of Cairo today in the morning, ahead of discussions in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is slated to attend talks in the coming days, pending developments in the negotiations, as per three Israeli officials.

Positive outlook on a possible truce has increased globally, with leaders from the West and Arab nations encouraging Israel and Hamas to come to a deal. During Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, contacted Israeli PM Netanyahu and showed approval for the Trump plan, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for stability”, based on a summary.