Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as Talks Set to Begin in the Egyptian Republic

Details of Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?

Assuming both sides consent to a detailed list of requirements, the halt to conflict will be accompanied by the release of all Israeli hostages, both dead and alive, “within 72 hours” of Israel officially endorsing the deal.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, Israeli authorities would free 250 individuals of Palestinian origin currently serving indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza detained since the conflict started on 7 October 2023 after the lethal assault by Hamas on the nation of Israel.

For every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are released, Israeli officials will return the remains of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The strategy does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout ahead of the captive release. Rather, the Israeli army would retreat to an mutually accepted border, inside of Gaza’s territory, to make arrangements for a prisoner exchange.

This initiative states that all military operations, encompassing air strikes and shelling, will be halted during the release process and front lines will be maintained until “requirements are satisfied for the phased full withdrawal”.

After all hostages are freed, clemency will be awarded to Hamas affiliates – the militant Islamic organization that the premier of Israel, PM Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to eliminate – who consent to harmonious living and to surrender their arms.

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

The comprehensive strategy envisions the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that does not pose any danger to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it says the region will be “reconstructed for the advantage of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Crucially, and opposing the perspective of certain Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel will refrain from occupying or annex the territory, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Additionally, no anyone be obligated to exit Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. People who wish to leave will be permitted to do so without restriction and allowed to come back.

Hamas will not be allowed any involvement, “in any capacity”, in the upcoming leadership of the area.

Donald Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as They Assemble in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Donald J. Trump has urged delegates from Hamas and Israel gathering in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks focused on halting Israel’s war in Gaza to “act quickly,” stating, in remarks on the day of Sunday, that there had been “very positive” talks.

The American leader said:

We have had very positive discussions with the Hamas organization, and States from around the globe (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long sought peace in the Middle East.

These negotiations have been extremely effective, and advancing swiftly. The technical teams will meet once more on Monday, in Egypt, to work through and finalize the last points. I am told that the initial stage will likely finish this week, and I am asking everyone to MOVE FAST.

The United States delegate Steve Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, as per sources in Israel, in addition to Israeli delegates and a delegation from Palestine chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the administrative wing of the Hamas movement.

The Hamas official is expected to confer with mediators from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo on Monday morning, prior to negotiations in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, is anticipated to participate in discussions in the coming days, depending on developments in the discussions, according to three Israeli officials.

Positive outlook on a possible truce has escalated worldwide, with western and Arab leaders encouraging Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. During Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, called Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump proposal, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for peace”, as per a summary.