Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as Discussions Start in Egypt

Key Points from Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Peace Plan’ for the Gaza Strip?

Assuming the two parties accept a detailed list of terms, the cessation of hostilities will be paired with the release of all Israeli hostages, both dead and alive, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the agreement.

In return for the release of hostages, Israeli authorities would free 250 Palestinians at present completing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 more 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 handed over, Israeli officials will return the corpses of 15 deceased Palestinians.

This proposal does not mandate a complete Israeli pullout prior to the release of the hostages. Rather, the Israeli army would retreat to an established boundary, within the Gaza area, to make arrangements for a hostage release.

This initiative states that every military action, including bombing and artillery fire, will be paused during the exchange operation and front lines will be maintained until “conditions are met for the phased full withdrawal”.

After every captive are released, pardon will be granted to members of Hamas – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to destroy – who agree to harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

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

The 20-point plan envisions the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that does not pose any danger to adjacent states”. In a separate point, it states the region will be “reconstructed for the advantage of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Importantly, and contrary to the perspective of a few of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will avoid occupying or annex the land, which was the location of 21 communities established by Israel before their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be obligated to exit Gaza, the proposal assures. People who want to exit will be authorized to do so without hindrance and granted reentry.

Hamas as an entity will not be permitted any participation, “in any form”, in the future administration of the territory.

Donald Trump Urges Negotiators to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

Donald Trump has encouraged Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in Egypt for crucial talks focused on ending the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” adding, in comments on the day of Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” discussions.

The US president stated:

There have been highly favorable negotiations with the Hamas organization, and Countries from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) this weekend, to release the Hostages, halt the conflict in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long sought stability in the area of the Middle East.

These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly. Specialist groups will reconvene Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to address and refine the final details. It has been reported that the opening segment will likely finish within the week, and I am urging each participant to MOVE FAST.

The United States delegate Envoy Witkoff is expected to join the talks, as per sources in Israel, in addition to Israeli delegates and a delegation from Palestine led by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political bureau of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is expected to meet with facilitators from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo, Egypt on Monday morning, before negotiations in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nonetheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is slated to attend talks in the coming days, depending on advancements in the negotiations, based on three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has increased globally, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring both Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. During Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump plan, calling it “the best chance for resolution”, according to a summary.