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Key Points from Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

Assuming both sides agree to a comprehensive set of requirements, the cessation of hostilities will be paired with the freeing of all Israeli hostages, including deceased and living, “within 72 hours” of Israel officially endorsing the deal.

To reciprocate the freeing of captives, the Israeli state would release a group of 250 Palestinians presently undergoing life sentences and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory apprehended after the war began on the 7th of October, 2023 subsequent to the lethal assault by Hamas on Israel.

For each Israeli national held hostage whose body is returned, Israel will release the corpses of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

The plan does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal prior to the release of the hostages. On the contrary, Israeli forces would retreat to an mutually accepted border, within Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a prisoner exchange.

The plan indicates that every military action, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be paused throughout the liberation procedure and battle lines will be maintained until “terms are fulfilled for the complete staged withdrawal”.

Once every captive are released, pardon will be given to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that the Israeli PM, PM Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to destroy – who accept peaceful coexistence and to surrender their arms.

Those who want to exit Gaza territory will be given secure transit to states who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy envisions the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that presents no a threat to adjacent states”. Additionally, it says the area will be “redeveloped for the advantage of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Crucially, and in defiance of the vision of a few of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel will refrain from occupying or incorporate the land, which was the site of 21 settlements from Israel prior to their inhabitants were withdrawn in the year 2005.

Nor will any person be forced to leave Gaza territory, the strategy guarantees. Individuals who want to exit will be permitted to do so without hindrance and permitted to return.

Hamas as an entity will be prohibited from any role, “in any capacity”, in the future governance of the area.

Donald Trump Urges Representatives to ‘Move Fast’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Donald J. Trump has called on Hamas and Israeli negotiators meeting in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks aimed at halting the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” adding, in comments on the day of Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” discussions.

The American leader said:

There have been very positive discussions with the Hamas organization, and States from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) this weekend, to release the Hostages, halt the conflict in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long-awaited peace in the Middle East.

These discussions have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will again meet Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to address and refine the last points. Sources indicate that the first phase will likely finish in the coming days, and I am urging all parties to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

The United States delegate Steve Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the negotiations, as per Israeli media, alongside Israeli delegates and a Palestinian delegation led by Al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political office of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is scheduled to confer with mediators from Egypt and Qatar in the city of Cairo this morning, prior to negotiations in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nevertheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, is slated to attend talks in the coming days, depending on developments in the negotiations, based on three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has increased globally, with western and Arab leaders urging Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, describing it as “the best chance for resolution”, as per a readout.