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Details of Trump’s 20-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for Gaza?

Provided that the two parties consent to a comprehensive set of conditions, the halt to conflict will be paired with the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, both dead and alive, “within 72 hours” of the Israeli government officially endorsing the arrangement.

To reciprocate the liberation of detainees, the Israeli state would let go 250 Palestinians currently serving life sentences and 1,700 more Palestinians in Gaza apprehended after the war began on the 7th of October, 2023 after the lethal assault by Hamas on the nation of Israel.

For each Israeli hostage whose body is returned, the Israeli side will release the bodies of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The strategy does not mandate a total Israeli retreat prior to the hostage liberation. On the contrary, Israeli forces would withdraw to an established boundary, inside Gaza’s territory, to make arrangements for a prisoner exchange.

The proposal indicates that every military action, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be suspended during the liberation procedure and front lines will remain frozen until “terms are fulfilled for the gradual total pullout”.

Once every captive are liberated, amnesty will be given to individuals associated with Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to destroy – who agree to non-violent cohabitation and to disarm themselves.

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

The comprehensive strategy envisages the Gaza Strip as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that poses zero a risk to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it states the territory will be “reconstructed for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough”.

Vitally, and opposing the perspective of certain Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, the Israeli government will not occupy or take over the territory, which was the location of 21 settlements from Israel prior to their residents were evacuated in 2005.

Additionally, no any individual be compelled to depart Gaza, the proposal assures. Those who desire to depart will be authorized to do so without restriction and granted reentry.

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

Donald Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Donald J. Trump has urged representatives of Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks focused on ending the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” stating, in remarks on Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” discussions.

The US president said:

There were highly favorable discussions with Hamas, and Nations from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) over the weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, of greater importance, at last achieve long-desired peace in the Middle East.

These negotiations have been extremely effective, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will again meet this Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to tackle and clarify the last points. It has been reported that the initial stage should be completed within the week, and I am requesting all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

The US envoy Steve Witkoff is slated to attend the talks, based on reports from Israel, together with Israeli delegates and a Palestinian delegation headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political office of the Hamas movement.

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

Nevertheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, the strategic affairs minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in talks later this week, subject to developments in the negotiations, according to several officials from Israel.

Optimism about a potential ceasefire has escalated globally, with western and Arab leaders encouraging both Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. This past Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor Merz, spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump initiative, calling it “the best chance for resolution”, as per a summary.