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Key Points from Donald Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Peace Plan’ for the Gaza Strip?

Provided that the two parties consent to a comprehensive set of requirements, the end of fighting will be paired with the freeing of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership publicly accepting the arrangement.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, the Israeli state would let go 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing life sentences and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza held since the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 following the fatal Hamas offensive on Israel.

For each Israeli hostage whose remains are released, the Israeli side will return the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The plan does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout prior to the release of the hostages. Instead, Israel’s military would retreat to an mutually accepted border, inside of Gaza, to get ready for a captive liberation.

The plan indicates that all armed activities, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be halted during the release process and battle lines will stay fixed until “conditions are met for the phased full withdrawal”.

Once every captive are liberated, pardon will be awarded to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to eliminate – who agree to harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

Individuals who desire to depart Gaza territory will be given protected movement to states who have approved their entry.

This twenty-point proposal envisions the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that poses zero any danger to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it states the region will be “redeveloped for the advantage of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Importantly, and opposing the vision of some of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, the Israeli government will avoid occupying or incorporate the land, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel prior to their populace was removed in 2005.

Furthermore, not anyone be obligated to exit Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. Those who wish to leave will be authorized to do so without restriction and granted reentry.

The Hamas organization will be prohibited from any involvement, “directly or indirectly”, in the future governance of the area.

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

President Trump has urged delegates from Hamas and Israel assembling in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks targeting ending the Israeli conflict in Gaza to “accelerate progress,” remarking, in remarks on the day of Sunday, that there had been “highly favorable” conversations.

President Trump stated:

There were very positive talks with the Hamas organization, and Nations from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) over the weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, finally have long-awaited PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.

These negotiations have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will meet once more Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to address and finalize the last points. It has been reported that the first phase will likely finish within the week, and I am urging each participant to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

The United States delegate Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the talks, based on sources in Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political bureau of Hamas.

The Hamas official is scheduled to have discussions with intermediaries from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo today in the morning, prior to discussions in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.

However, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer, is anticipated to participate in negotiations in the coming days, pending developments in the negotiations, according to three Israeli officials.

Positive outlook on a prospective cessation of hostilities has increased globally, with western and Arab leaders pressuring Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. During Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and expressed support for the Trump initiative, calling it “the best chance for peace”, as per a official statement.