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What’s in Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

Provided that each faction accept a specific series of requirements, the cessation of hostilities will be followed by the freeing of all Israeli hostages, including deceased and living, “within 72 hours” of Israel formally approving the deal.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, Israeli authorities would release 250 Palestinians currently serving indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory apprehended after the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 following Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel.

In exchange for every captive from Israel whose remains are handed over, Israeli officials will hand back the bodies of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

The strategy does not require a total Israeli retreat prior to the hostage liberation. Instead, the Israeli army would withdraw to an established boundary, within Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a captive liberation.

The proposal indicates that all armed activities, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be halted throughout the release process and front lines will be maintained until “requirements are satisfied for the complete staged withdrawal”.

Once all hostages are liberated, pardon will be granted to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that the Israeli PM, PM Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who consent to peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.

Individuals who want to exit Gaza will be offered safe passage to countries who have approved their entry.

The 20-point plan foresees Gaza as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that poses zero any danger to its neighbours”. Additionally, it declares the region will be “revitalized for the welfare of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Crucially, and opposing the vision of certain Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel’s leadership will not occupy or take over the territory, which was the location of 21 Israeli settlements before their inhabitants were withdrawn in the year 2005.

Furthermore, not anyone be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. People who want to exit will be allowed to do so without restriction and granted reentry.

Hamas will not be allowed any involvement, “directly or indirectly”, in the upcoming leadership of the region.

Donald Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Move Fast’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

President Trump has urged representatives of Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks targeting halting Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” stating, in statements on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” talks.

The US president commented:

There have been extremely constructive negotiations with the Hamas organization, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) during the weekend, to release the Hostages, halt the conflict in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long sought peace in the area of the Middle East.

These talks have been very successful, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will again meet this Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and finalize the final details. Sources indicate that the initial stage will likely finish this week, and I am asking all parties to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

America’s representative Envoy Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the negotiations, based on Israeli media, together with representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation chaired by Al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the administrative wing of Hamas.

The Hamas official is expected to have discussions with facilitators from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo, Egypt on Monday morning, before negotiations in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El-Sheikh.

However, Israel’s chief negotiator, the strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is slated to attend discussions later this week, subject to progress in the talks, based on multiple Israeli sources.

Positive outlook on a potential ceasefire has increased across the world, with officials from Western and Arab countries encouraging Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. On Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor Merz, called Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump proposal, describing it as “the best chance for resolution”, according to a official statement.