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

In the event that both sides consent to a specific series of conditions, the end of fighting will be accompanied by the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “in under three days” of the Israeli government formally approving the arrangement.

As a trade for the freeing of captives, Israeli authorities would free 250 individuals of Palestinian origin presently undergoing life sentences and 1,700 more Palestinians in Gaza territory detained since the conflict started on October 7, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, Israel will return the bodies of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not mandate a total Israeli retreat prior to the release of the hostages. On the contrary, the Israeli army would retreat to an mutually accepted border, inside Gaza, to get ready for a hostage release.

The proposal states that every military action, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended during the release process and battle lines will remain frozen until “requirements are satisfied for the phased full withdrawal”.

After all hostages are liberated, clemency will be given to members of Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to destroy – who agree to harmonious living and to decommission their weapons.

Those who wish to leave Gaza territory will be offered protected movement to states who have consented to accept them.

The 20-point plan envisages the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that poses zero a risk to adjacent states”. Furthermore, it declares the area will be “redeveloped for the advantage of the Gaza residents, who have suffered more than enough”.

Vitally, and opposing the perspective of some of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, the Israeli government will not occupy or incorporate the region, which was home to 21 settlements from Israel ahead of their populace was removed in 2005.

Furthermore, not any individual be obligated to exit the Gaza region, the strategy guarantees. People who desire to depart will be allowed to do so freely and permitted to return.

Hamas will not be allowed any involvement, “directly or indirectly”, in the future administration of the area.

Trump Urges Representatives to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Talks

Donald J. Trump has called on delegates from Hamas and Israel gathering in Egypt for vital discussions targeting ending the Israeli conflict in Gaza to “accelerate progress,” stating, in statements on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” discussions.

The American leader stated:

There have been highly favorable discussions with Hamas, and States from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) during the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, at last achieve long sought peace in the area of the Middle East.

These talks have been extremely effective, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will again meet Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to address and refine the final details. Sources indicate that the first phase should be completed in the coming days, and I am asking all parties to MOVE FAST.

America’s representative Witkoff is slated to attend the discussions, as per reports from Israel, alongside Israeli delegates and a Palestinian delegation chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the administrative wing of Hamas.

The Hamas official is expected to confer with facilitators from Qatar and Egypt in the city of Cairo this morning, prior to talks in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm El Sheikh.

However, the lead negotiator for Israel, strategic affairs minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in discussions in the coming days, depending on advancements in the talks, according to multiple Israeli sources.

Positive outlook on a potential ceasefire has grown worldwide, with officials from Western and Arab countries urging Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. On Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, called Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, calling it “the most favorable prospect for resolution”, based on a official statement.