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

Provided that each faction accept a specific series of requirements, the cessation of hostilities will be accompanied by the release of all captives from Israel, including deceased and living, “in under three days” of the Israeli government formally approving the deal.

As a trade for the liberation of detainees, the Israeli state would let go 250 Palestinians at present completing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 more Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the conflict started on October 7, 2023 subsequent to the lethal assault by Hamas on Israeli soil.

For every Israeli national held hostage whose body is returned, the Israeli side will hand back the bodies of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

The plan does not require a total Israeli retreat before the release of the hostages. On the contrary, the Israeli army would withdraw to an agreed upon line, within the Gaza area, to make arrangements for a hostage release.

This initiative states that all armed activities, including air strikes and shelling, will be suspended in the course of the release process and battle lines will be maintained until “terms are fulfilled for the gradual total pullout”.

Once every captive are released, pardon will be given to individuals associated with Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to destroy – who accept harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

People who wish to leave Gaza territory will be provided with safe passage to countries who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy envisions the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that poses zero a risk to neighboring countries”. Furthermore, it declares the area will be “revitalized for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Vitally, and in defiance of the vision of some of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel will avoid occupying or incorporate the region, which was home to 21 settlements from Israel before their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the plan promises. Those who wish to leave will be authorized to do so without hindrance and allowed to come back.

Hamas as an entity will not be allowed any participation, “in any form”, in the future governance of the area.

Donald Trump Calls on Negotiators to ‘Move Fast’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Negotiations

Donald Trump has called on Hamas and Israeli negotiators gathering in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks targeting ending the war led by Israel in Gaza to “accelerate progress,” stating, in comments on Sunday morning, that there had been “extremely constructive” conversations.

The US president commented:

There have been extremely constructive discussions with the Hamas organization, and States from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) this weekend, to free the captives, stop the fighting in Gaza but, even more significantly, ultimately secure long sought stability in the area of the Middle East.

These discussions have been very successful, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will reconvene on Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to address and finalize the remaining specifics. Sources indicate that the initial stage should be completed within the week, and I am asking all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Envoy Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, based on reports from Israel, in addition to Israeli delegates and a Palestinian delegation chaired by Al-Hayya, the deputy head of the administrative wing of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is expected to meet with facilitators from Egypt and Qatar in the city of Cairo today in the morning, prior to negotiations in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm el-Sheikh.

However, Israel’s chief negotiator, the strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is slated to attend discussions later this week, depending on developments in the negotiations, as per multiple Israeli sources.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has escalated worldwide, with officials from Western and Arab countries urging both Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. During Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor Merz, spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump plan, labeling it as “the optimal opportunity for stability”, as per a readout.