Donald Trump Urges Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as Talks Start in the Egyptian Republic

Details of Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

Assuming both sides agree to a comprehensive set of conditions, the end of fighting will be followed by the release of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “over a 72-hour period” of Israel’s leadership officially endorsing the deal.

To reciprocate the liberation of detainees, the Israeli state would release 250 individuals of Palestinian origin currently serving indefinite prison terms and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the conflict started on 7 October 2023 subsequent to 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 bodies of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The plan does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout before the hostage liberation. Rather, the Israeli army would withdraw to an agreed upon line, inside Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a prisoner exchange.

This initiative states that every military action, encompassing air strikes and shelling, will be paused during the exchange operation and combat positions will be maintained until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

When all hostages are liberated, amnesty will be granted to members of Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that Israel’s prime minister, PM Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to destroy – who agree to peaceful coexistence and to disarm themselves.

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

The 20-point plan envisages Gaza as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that presents no any danger to its neighbours”. Furthermore, it declares the region will be “reconstructed for the advantage of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Importantly, and in defiance of the perspective of certain the far-right allies of Netanyahu, the Israeli government will refrain from occupying or annex the land, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel prior to their populace was removed in the year 2005.

Nor will any person be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the proposal assures. Individuals who wish to leave will be allowed to do so freely and granted reentry.

Hamas will be prohibited from any participation, “in any form”, in the future administration of the area.

Trump Encourages Representatives to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

President Trump has called on Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in Egypt for key negotiations aimed at ending the war led by Israel in Gaza to “act quickly,” stating, in comments on Sunday morning, that there had been “extremely constructive” conversations.

The American leader commented:

There were extremely constructive talks with Hamas, and States from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) during the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long sought peace in the area of the Middle East.

These negotiations have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly. Specialist groups will again meet on Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and refine the final details. Sources indicate that the opening segment should be completed within the week, and I am urging everyone to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

America’s representative Envoy Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the talks, as per reports from Israel, together with representatives from Israel and a Palestinian group headed by Al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political bureau of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is expected to confer with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in the city of Cairo today in the morning, before negotiations in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s top delegate, strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is expected to join discussions later this week, pending advancements in the talks, based on several officials from Israel.

Positive outlook on a possible truce has escalated across the world, with western and Arab leaders pressuring Israel and Hamas to finalize a settlement. During Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, contacted Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and showed approval for the Trump proposal, calling it “the most favorable prospect for resolution”, based on a summary.