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What’s in Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for the Gaza Strip?

Assuming the two parties consent to a detailed list of terms, the halt to conflict will be accompanied by the liberation of all captives from Israel, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of the Israeli government publicly accepting the arrangement.

As a trade for the freeing of captives, the Israeli state would free 250 Palestinians presently undergoing lengthy incarcerations and 1,700 more Palestinians in the Gaza region held since the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 after the fatal Hamas offensive on Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are released, Israel will return the bodies of 15 deceased Palestinians.

This proposal does not necessitate a full Israeli withdrawal before the captive release. On the contrary, Israeli forces would pull back to an agreed upon line, inside of Gaza, to make arrangements for a prisoner exchange.

The proposal says that all armed activities, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended during the exchange operation and front lines will stay fixed until “requirements are satisfied for the gradual total pullout”.

Once all hostages are freed, clemency will be awarded to members of Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the premier of Israel, PM Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to destroy – who consent to non-violent cohabitation and to decommission their weapons.

Individuals who desire to depart Gaza will be offered secure transit to countries who have agreed to receive them.

The 20-point plan foresees the Gaza Strip as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that presents no a threat to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it states the territory will be “redeveloped for the advantage of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough”.

Vitally, and contrary to the outlook of some of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will avoid occupying or take over the territory, which was home to 21 Israeli settlements prior to their populace was removed in 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be obligated to exit Gaza, the strategy guarantees. People who want to exit will be permitted to do so without hindrance and permitted to return.

The Hamas organization will not be permitted any role, “in any form”, in the future governance of the region.

Donald Trump Urges Negotiators to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Assemble in Egypt for Gaza Negotiations

Donald Trump has encouraged delegates from Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks targeting ending Israel’s war in Gaza to “accelerate progress,” adding, in comments on the day of Sunday, that there had been “highly favorable” conversations.

The American leader said:

We have had highly favorable talks with Hamas representatives, and Countries from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) during the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, ultimately secure long-awaited stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These negotiations have been highly productive, and moving quickly. The technical teams will reconvene this Monday, in Egypt, to address and finalize the remaining specifics. Sources indicate that the first phase should be completed this week, and I am asking all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

America’s representative Steve Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the discussions, as per reports from Israel, together with Israeli delegates and a Palestinian group headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political bureau of Hamas.

The Hamas official is scheduled to meet with facilitators from Egypt and Qatar in the city of Cairo on Monday morning, prior to discussions in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, strategic affairs minister Dermer, is expected to join talks toward the end of the week, subject to developments in the talks, based on three Israeli officials.

Optimism about a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown globally, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring both Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. On Sunday, the German chancellor, Chancellor Merz, contacted Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump initiative, describing it as “the optimal opportunity for stability”, based on a readout.