Trump Urges Delegates to ‘Act Quickly’ as Talks Commence in Egypt
Key Points from Trump’s 20-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?
Provided that both sides consent to 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 agreement.
As a trade for the freeing of captives, Israel would release a group of 250 Palestinians at present completing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory apprehended after the conflict started on October 7, 2023 following the fatal Hamas offensive on Israel.
In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose body is returned, Israel will return the bodies of 15 Palestinian fatalities.
The plan does not mandate a total Israeli retreat prior to the captive release. On the contrary, the Israeli army would pull back to an mutually accepted border, within the Gaza area, to get ready for a prisoner exchange.
This initiative says that every military action, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended during the liberation procedure and front lines will be maintained until “conditions are met for the gradual total pullout”.
After every captive are released, pardon will be granted to Hamas affiliates – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who accept non-violent cohabitation and to disarm themselves.
People who want to exit Gaza will be provided with safe passage to countries who have approved their entry.
This twenty-point proposal envisions Gaza as “an area free from radicalization and terror that poses zero a risk to its neighbours”. In a separate point, it says the territory will be “reconstructed for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough”.
Crucially, and opposing the outlook of some of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, the Israeli government will refrain from occupying or take over the region, which was the location of 21 communities established by Israel prior to their populace was removed in the year 2005.
Additionally, no anyone be forced to leave Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. Individuals who desire to depart will be allowed to do so freely and granted reentry.
The Hamas organization will not be permitted any role, “in any capacity”, in the upcoming leadership of the area.
Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks
President Trump has called on Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in Egypt for vital discussions aimed at ending the Israeli conflict in Gaza to “act quickly,” adding, in statements on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” discussions.
The American leader commented:
There have been extremely constructive talks with Hamas, and States from around the globe (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to free the captives, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, at last achieve long-awaited PEACE in the area of the Middle East.
These negotiations have been extremely effective, and moving quickly. Specialist groups will again meet Monday, in Egypt, to work through and refine the remaining specifics. It has been reported that the first phase should be completed this week, and I am asking each participant to ACT QUICKLY.
America’s representative Steve Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the discussions, based on reports from Israel, alongside representatives from Israel and a delegation from Palestine chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the administrative wing of the Hamas movement.
Khalil al-Hayya is reportedly due to confer with facilitators from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo, Egypt this morning, ahead of negotiations in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El-Sheikh.
However, Israel’s chief negotiator, the strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is expected to join discussions toward the end of the week, subject to advancements in the discussions, based on three Israeli officials.
Positive outlook on a possible truce has escalated worldwide, with officials from Western and Arab countries pressuring Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. During Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, contacted Israeli PM Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump plan, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for resolution”, according to a readout.
