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What’s in Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

In the event that each faction accept a detailed list of conditions, the cessation of hostilities will be accompanied by the freeing of all captives from Israel, both dead and alive, “in under three days” of the Israeli government officially endorsing the deal.

To reciprocate the liberation of detainees, Israeli authorities would free 250 Palestinians currently serving life sentences and 1,700 more Palestinians in Gaza detained since the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 after the lethal assault by Hamas on Israeli soil.

For each Israeli hostage whose body is returned, Israel will return the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The strategy does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout prior to the captive release. Instead, the Israeli army would pull back to an agreed upon line, inside of the Gaza area, to get ready for a captive liberation.

The proposal states that every military action, including aerial and artillery bombardment, will be paused during the exchange operation and front lines will stay fixed until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

After all hostages are liberated, clemency will be given to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to eliminate – who consent to harmonious living and to surrender their arms.

People who want to exit Gaza will be offered protected movement to states who have approved their entry.

The 20-point plan foresees Gaza territory as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that presents no a risk to neighboring countries”. In a separate point, it declares the region will be “redeveloped for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Crucially, and opposing the outlook of some of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, the Israeli government will not occupy or incorporate the region, which was the site of 21 settlements from Israel ahead of their residents were evacuated in the year 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be obligated to exit Gaza, the plan promises. Those who want to exit will be authorized to do so without hindrance and allowed to come back.

Hamas will not be allowed any participation, “in any form”, in the future governance of the territory.

Donald Trump Encourages Representatives to ‘Move Fast’ as They Meet in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Discussions

Donald Trump has called on delegates from Hamas and Israel assembling in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions aimed at ending Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” stating, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “very positive” conversations.

The American leader stated:

There were extremely constructive discussions with Hamas representatives, and States from all over the World (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) over the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, finally have long sought stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly. Specialist groups will meet once more on Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the last points. I am told that the opening segment is expected to conclude this week, and I am requesting all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

The US envoy Envoy Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the talks, according to reports from Israel, in addition to Israel’s negotiators and a Palestinian delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the administrative wing of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is scheduled to meet with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo this morning, before negotiations in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh.

However, Israel’s chief negotiator, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, is slated to attend negotiations later this week, pending advancements in the talks, based on multiple Israeli sources.

Positive outlook on a prospective cessation of hostilities has escalated worldwide, with leaders from the West and Arab nations encouraging Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. This past Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Chancellor Merz, called Israeli PM Netanyahu and showed approval for the Trump plan, calling it “the most favorable prospect for resolution”, according to a official statement.