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

Assuming the two parties consent to a comprehensive set of conditions, the cessation of hostilities will be accompanied by the release of all Israeli hostages, both dead and alive, “over a 72-hour period” of the Israeli government formally approving the arrangement.

As a trade for the liberation of detainees, Israel would release 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing life sentences and 1,700 more Palestinians in Gaza territory held since the conflict started on October 7, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on the nation of Israel.

For each Israeli national held hostage whose remains are released, Israel will release the corpses of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The plan does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal prior to the captive release. On the contrary, the Israeli army would pull back to an established boundary, within Gaza, to make arrangements for a hostage release.

This initiative says that all military operations, such as aerial and artillery bombardment, will be paused in the course of the liberation procedure and battle lines will remain frozen until “terms are fulfilled for the complete staged withdrawal”.

When every captive are released, pardon will be granted to Hamas affiliates – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who agree to peaceful coexistence and to surrender their arms.

People who desire to depart Gaza territory will be given safe passage to states who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy envisions the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that does not pose a risk to its neighbours”. In a separate point, it says the region will be “reconstructed for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Importantly, and contrary to the perspective of certain the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel will not occupy or incorporate the land, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel before their populace was removed in the year 2005.

Additionally, no anyone be forced to leave the Gaza region, the plan promises. Those who desire to depart will be permitted to do so without restriction and permitted to return.

The Hamas organization will be prohibited from any involvement, “in any form”, in the future governance of the region.

Donald Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Talks

President Trump has encouraged representatives of Hamas and Israel gathering in Egypt for key negotiations focused on ending Israel’s war in Gaza to “act quickly,” adding, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “very positive” conversations.

The American leader said:

There have been highly favorable discussions with Hamas, and Countries from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) this weekend, to release the Hostages, stop the fighting in Gaza but, more importantly, at last achieve long-awaited PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.

These discussions have been extremely effective, and proceeding rapidly. The technical teams will reconvene on Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to tackle and finalize the final details. Sources indicate that the first phase is expected to conclude within the week, and I am asking all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

The US envoy Steve Witkoff is slated to attend the negotiations, as per reports from Israel, in addition to Israeli delegates and a delegation from Palestine led by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political bureau of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is scheduled to have discussions with facilitators from Egypt and Qatar in the city of Cairo today in the morning, before negotiations in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, the strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is slated to attend negotiations toward the end of the week, depending on advancements in the negotiations, according to three Israeli officials.

Positive outlook on a prospective cessation of hostilities has escalated worldwide, with officials from Western and Arab countries pressuring both Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, called Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump plan, calling it “the best chance for peace”, according to a readout.