Trump Urges Negotiators to ‘Act Quickly’ as Talks Set to Begin in the Egyptian Republic
What’s in Trump’s 20-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?
Provided that the two parties accept a specific series of terms, the end of fighting will be paired with the freeing of all captives from Israel, whether deceased or surviving, “in under three days” of Israel publicly accepting the agreement.
In return for the release of hostages, Israeli authorities would release 250 Palestinians presently undergoing lengthy incarcerations and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory detained since the conflict started on the 7th of October, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on Israeli soil.
For every Israeli hostage whose body is returned, Israel will release the remains of 15 Palestinians who have died.
The plan does not mandate a total Israeli retreat before the hostage liberation. Instead, Israeli forces would withdraw to an established boundary, within Gaza’s territory, to make arrangements for a prisoner exchange.
The proposal indicates that all military operations, encompassing air strikes and shelling, will be paused during the exchange operation and front lines will remain frozen until “requirements are satisfied for the gradual total pullout”.
After every captive are released, clemency will be granted to Hamas affiliates – the militant Islamic organization that the premier of Israel, Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who consent to peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.
People who desire to depart Gaza territory will be provided with secure transit to nations who have approved their entry.
The comprehensive strategy foresees Gaza as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that poses zero a risk to neighboring countries”. Furthermore, it declares the territory will be “reconstructed for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.
Crucially, and contrary to the perspective of some of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel’s leadership will not occupy or incorporate the region, which was home to 21 Israeli settlements before their residents were evacuated in 2005.
Additionally, no any individual be obligated to exit Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. Those who want to exit will be authorized to do so without hindrance and permitted to return.
The Hamas organization will not be allowed any role, “directly or indirectly”, in the upcoming leadership of the region.
Donald Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Negotiations
Donald Trump has called on delegates from Hamas and Israel meeting in Egypt for key negotiations focused on concluding the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” adding, in remarks on the day of Sunday, that there had been “highly favorable” talks.
President Trump stated:
There were very positive discussions with Hamas representatives, and Nations from all over the World (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) over the weekend, to liberate the detainees, halt the conflict in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long-awaited stability in the area of the Middle East.
These talks have been very successful, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will meet once more this Monday, in Egypt, to address and finalize the remaining specifics. I am told that the initial stage will likely finish within the week, and I am requesting everyone to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.
The US envoy Envoy Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the negotiations, as per sources in Israel, alongside Israel’s negotiators and a Palestinian delegation chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the administrative wing of the Hamas movement.
The Hamas official is expected to have discussions with intermediaries from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo this morning, prior to negotiations in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm el-Sheikh.
However, Israel’s top delegate, the strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is slated to attend negotiations toward the end of the week, subject to developments in the discussions, as per multiple Israeli sources.
Optimism about a potential ceasefire has increased worldwide, with western and Arab leaders urging Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. On Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Chancellor Merz, contacted Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump initiative, labeling it as “the best chance for resolution”, based on a official statement.
