Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as Talks Start in Egypt
What’s in Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for the Gaza Strip?
Assuming both sides accept a comprehensive set of conditions, the end of fighting will be followed by the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, both dead and alive, “over a 72-hour period” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the arrangement.
In return for the release of hostages, Israel would release 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing lengthy incarcerations and 1,700 more Palestinians in Gaza territory apprehended after the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 subsequent to the fatal Hamas offensive on Israeli soil.
For every Israeli hostage whose body is returned, the Israeli side will return the remains of 15 Palestinians who have died.
The strategy does not necessitate a full Israeli withdrawal before the captive release. Rather, Israeli forces would pull back to an established boundary, within Gaza, to make arrangements for a hostage release.
This initiative says that all military operations, including bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended during the release process and combat positions will remain frozen until “requirements are satisfied for the phased full withdrawal”.
After all hostages are freed, pardon will be granted to individuals associated with Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the Israeli PM, PM Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who agree to non-violent cohabitation and to decommission their weapons.
Individuals who want to exit Gaza territory will be offered protected movement to nations who have consented to accept them.
The comprehensive strategy foresees Gaza territory as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that presents no any danger to adjacent states”. Furthermore, it states the area will be “revitalized for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.
Vitally, and contrary to the outlook of a few of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, the Israeli government will not occupy or incorporate the territory, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their residents were evacuated in 2005.
Furthermore, not any individual be obligated to exit Gaza territory, the plan promises. People who desire to depart will be permitted to do so without restriction and granted reentry.
The Hamas organization will not be permitted any role, “in any form”, in the future governance of the territory.
Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Negotiations
President Trump has encouraged Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions focused on ending Israel’s war in Gaza to “accelerate progress,” remarking, in comments on Sunday, that there had been “highly favorable” discussions.
The American leader said:
There were extremely constructive discussions with the Hamas organization, and Nations from all over the World (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) this weekend, to release the Hostages, halt the conflict in the Gaza region but, more importantly, finally have long sought PEACE in the Middle East.
These discussions have been very successful, and moving quickly. Expert delegations will again meet Monday, in Egypt, to address and finalize the final details. It has been reported that the initial stage will likely finish within the week, and I am asking all parties to MOVE FAST.
America’s representative Envoy Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the negotiations, according to reports from Israel, together with Israeli delegates and a delegation from Palestine led by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the administrative wing of Hamas.
Khalil al-Hayya is expected to confer with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo this morning, ahead of discussions in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.
However, Israel’s top delegate, strategic affairs minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in talks toward the end of the week, depending on developments in the negotiations, according to several officials from Israel.
Positive outlook on a possible truce has increased worldwide, with officials from Western and Arab countries encouraging both Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. On Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and expressed support for the Trump proposal, calling it “the best chance for stability”, based on a summary.
