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

In the event that the two parties consent to a comprehensive set of terms, the halt to conflict will be followed by the release of all individuals held by Hamas, both dead and alive, “in under three days” of the Israeli government officially endorsing the arrangement.

As a trade for the liberation of detainees, the Israeli state would free a group of 250 Palestinians currently serving life sentences and 1,700 more Palestinians in Gaza held since the conflict started on October 7, 2023 subsequent to the fatal Hamas offensive on Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose body is returned, Israeli officials will hand back the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The plan does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout prior to the hostage liberation. Rather, Israel’s military would pull back to an established boundary, inside of the Gaza area, to get ready for a hostage release.

The plan says that every military action, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be suspended in the course of the liberation procedure and battle lines will be maintained until “requirements are satisfied for the gradual total pullout”.

Once every captive are freed, clemency will be given to members of Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who agree to peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.

Those who wish to leave Gaza territory will be offered safe passage to nations who have agreed to receive them.

The 20-point plan envisions Gaza as “an area free from radicalization and terror that presents no any danger to adjacent states”. In a separate point, it declares the territory will be “redeveloped for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Importantly, and opposing the perspective of certain Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will avoid occupying or incorporate the territory, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel before their residents were evacuated in 2005.

Furthermore, not anyone be obligated to exit Gaza, the plan promises. Individuals who desire to depart will be authorized to do so without restriction and granted reentry.

Hamas as an entity will not be permitted any involvement, “in any form”, in the future governance of the region.

Donald Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Move Fast’ as They Meet in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Negotiations

Donald Trump has called on delegates from Hamas and Israel assembling in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks targeting ending the Israeli conflict in Gaza to “act quickly,” adding, in remarks on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” talks.

President Trump commented:

There have been very positive negotiations with Hamas representatives, and States from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) this weekend, to free the captives, end the War in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, finally have long sought stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These discussions have been highly productive, and advancing swiftly. The technical teams will reconvene Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and clarify the final details. It has been reported that the opening segment is expected to conclude within the week, and I am asking everyone to ACT QUICKLY.

The US envoy Witkoff is expected to join the negotiations, based on reports from Israel, alongside Israel’s negotiators and a delegation from Palestine led by Al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political office of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is expected to confer with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo today in the morning, before discussions in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, strategic affairs minister Dermer, is slated to attend talks toward the end of the week, depending on progress in the negotiations, based on multiple Israeli sources.

Hope regarding a potential ceasefire has escalated globally, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. This past Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, contacted Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump plan, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for stability”, based on a official statement.