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Details of Trump’s 20-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for the Gaza Strip?

Provided that the two parties agree to a detailed list of terms, the halt to conflict will be followed by the freeing of all Israeli hostages, both dead and alive, “over a 72-hour period” of the Israeli government formally approving the arrangement.

In return for the release of hostages, Israeli authorities would let go 250 Palestinians currently serving indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory detained since the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on the nation of Israel.

In exchange for every captive from Israel whose body is returned, the Israeli side will release the bodies of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal before the hostage liberation. On the contrary, the Israeli army would pull back to an mutually accepted border, within Gaza, to get ready for a captive liberation.

The plan indicates that all military operations, encompassing air strikes and shelling, will be suspended throughout the liberation procedure and combat positions will be maintained until “requirements are satisfied for the gradual total pullout”.

Once every captive are liberated, amnesty will be granted to members of Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to eliminate – who agree to harmonious living and to decommission their weapons.

People who want to exit the Gaza region will be given protected movement to countries who have approved their entry.

The 20-point plan foresees Gaza as “an area free from radicalization and terror that poses zero any danger to adjacent states”. Additionally, it says the region will be “redeveloped for the advantage of the Gaza residents, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Importantly, and contrary to the outlook of a few of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will avoid occupying or take over the region, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their populace was removed in the year 2005.

Furthermore, not anyone be obligated to exit the Gaza region, the plan promises. People who want to exit will be permitted to do so without restriction and allowed to come back.

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

Trump Urges Delegates to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Donald Trump has called on Hamas and Israeli negotiators meeting in Egypt for crucial talks focused on concluding the war led by Israel in Gaza to “move fast,” adding, in remarks on Sunday, that there had been “very positive” discussions.

The American leader said:

There were highly favorable discussions with Hamas representatives, and States from across the planet (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) over the weekend, to free the captives, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, more importantly, finally have long-desired peace in the Middle Eastern region.

These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will again meet this Monday, in Egypt, to address and refine the final details. It has been reported that the opening segment should be completed in the coming days, and I am requesting all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

America’s representative Steve Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, according to sources in Israel, alongside Israeli delegates and a Palestinian delegation led by Al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political office of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is expected to have discussions with intermediaries from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo this morning, prior to talks in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El-Sheikh.

However, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is slated to attend discussions toward the end of the week, pending progress in the talks, based on multiple Israeli sources.

Optimism about a potential ceasefire has increased across the world, with western and Arab leaders urging Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. On Sunday, the German chancellor, Chancellor Merz, spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump initiative, calling it “the optimal opportunity for stability”, as per a readout.