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Details of Donald Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for Gaza?

Provided that the two parties accept a detailed list of requirements, the end of fighting will be accompanied by the freeing of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of the Israeli government publicly accepting the deal.

In return for the release of hostages, the Israeli state would let go 250 individuals of Palestinian origin presently undergoing life sentences and 1,700 more Palestinians in the Gaza region held since the hostilities erupted on October 7, 2023 after the fatal Hamas offensive on Israeli soil.

For every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, the Israeli side will return the bodies of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The strategy does not mandate a total Israeli retreat prior to the release of the hostages. Instead, Israeli forces would pull back to an mutually accepted border, inside of the Gaza area, to get ready for a hostage release.

The proposal states that all military operations, encompassing bombing and artillery fire, will be halted throughout the release process and battle lines will be maintained until “conditions are met for the gradual total pullout”.

Once all hostages are freed, pardon will be awarded to Hamas affiliates – the armed Islamist faction that the Israeli PM, Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who accept peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.

Those who want to exit Gaza will be given secure transit to countries who have agreed to receive them.

The 20-point plan envisages the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that presents no a threat to neighboring countries”. Furthermore, it declares the area will be “revitalized for the advantage of the people of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Crucially, and contrary to the vision of certain Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel will not occupy or incorporate the region, which was the site of 21 Israeli settlements before their residents were evacuated in 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. Individuals who want to exit will be authorized to do so freely and permitted to return.

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

Donald Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

Donald Trump has encouraged Hamas and Israeli negotiators gathering in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions aimed at halting Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” adding, in remarks on Sunday, that there had been “very positive” discussions.

The US president commented:

There have been extremely constructive talks with the Hamas organization, and Countries from across the planet (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) this weekend, to liberate the detainees, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, finally have long-desired PEACE in the Middle East.

These negotiations have been extremely effective, and moving quickly. Specialist groups will again meet on Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to tackle and refine the final details. It has been reported that the first phase should be completed in the coming days, and I am urging each participant to MOVE FAST.

The US envoy Witkoff is expected to join the talks, as per sources in Israel, together with Israeli delegates and a delegation from Palestine headed by Al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political office of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is reportedly due to meet with intermediaries from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo, Egypt today in the morning, before negotiations in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is expected to join discussions later this week, depending on progress in the negotiations, based on three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown worldwide, with officials from Western and Arab countries urging Israel and Hamas to come to a deal. During Sunday, the German chancellor, Chancellor Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and expressed support for the Trump proposal, labeling it as “the best chance for resolution”, as per a official statement.