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Key Points from Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for Gaza?

Assuming each faction consent to a detailed list of terms, the halt to conflict will be followed by the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, including deceased and living, “over a 72-hour period” of Israel officially endorsing the arrangement.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, the Israeli state would let go a group of 250 Palestinians presently undergoing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza held since the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on Israeli soil.

For each Israeli hostage whose remains are released, Israeli officials will return the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The plan does not require a complete Israeli pullout prior to the hostage liberation. Instead, the Israeli army would retreat to an established boundary, within Gaza, to make arrangements for a hostage release.

The plan indicates that every military action, encompassing air strikes and shelling, will be suspended during the liberation procedure and battle lines will stay fixed until “terms are fulfilled for the complete staged withdrawal”.

When all hostages are liberated, clemency will be granted to members of Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the premier of Israel, PM Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to destroy – who accept peaceful coexistence and to surrender their arms.

Individuals who want to exit Gaza will be given secure transit to states who have approved their entry.

The comprehensive strategy foresees Gaza territory as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that poses zero a threat to its neighbours”. Additionally, it declares the territory will be “reconstructed for the advantage of the people of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Vitally, and opposing the perspective of a few of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, the Israeli government will refrain from occupying or incorporate the land, which was the location of 21 settlements from Israel ahead of their populace was removed in 2005.

Nor will anyone be compelled to depart Gaza, the proposal assures. Individuals who wish to leave will be permitted to do so without hindrance and granted reentry.

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

Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Discussions

Donald Trump has urged delegates from Hamas and Israel assembling in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations focused on concluding the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” remarking, in comments on the day of Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” discussions.

The US president commented:

We have had highly favorable discussions with Hamas representatives, and Countries from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) during the weekend, to liberate the detainees, end the War in Gaza but, even more significantly, ultimately secure long-awaited PEACE in the Middle East.

These discussions have been very successful, and advancing swiftly. The technical teams will again meet on Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and finalize the final details. It has been reported that the opening segment is expected to conclude in the coming days, and I am requesting all parties to MOVE FAST.

America’s representative Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the talks, according to sources in Israel, in addition to Israel’s negotiators and a Palestinian group chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political bureau of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is scheduled to have discussions with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in the city of Cairo on Monday morning, prior to discussions in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer, is expected to join discussions in the coming days, subject to progress in the negotiations, according to three Israeli officials.

Optimism about a possible truce has grown globally, with leaders from the West and Arab nations urging Israel and Hamas to come to a deal. During Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Chancellor Merz, contacted Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump proposal, labeling it as “the best chance for peace”, as per a official statement.