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Key Points from Trump’s 20-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?

Assuming the two parties consent to a detailed list of conditions, the end of fighting will be paired with the liberation of all captives from Israel, whether deceased or surviving, “in under three days” of Israel formally approving the agreement.

In return for the freeing of captives, the Israeli state would let go 250 individuals of Palestinian origin presently undergoing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory detained since the conflict started on 7 October 2023 subsequent to Hamas’s deadly attack on the nation of Israel.

In exchange for every captive from Israel whose remains are released, Israeli officials will release the bodies of 15 deceased Palestinians.

This proposal does not require a total Israeli retreat prior to the hostage liberation. Rather, Israel’s military would withdraw to an established boundary, inside Gaza, to make arrangements for a captive liberation.

The plan says that all armed activities, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be suspended in the course of the release process and combat positions will stay fixed until “conditions are met for the complete staged withdrawal”.

Once all hostages are liberated, clemency will be granted to members of Hamas – the Islamist military group that the premier of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who consent to non-violent cohabitation and to decommission their weapons.

Those who want to exit Gaza territory will be provided with secure transit to countries who have approved their entry.

The 20-point plan foresees Gaza territory as “an area free from radicalization and terror that does not pose a risk to its neighbours”. Furthermore, it declares the territory will be “revitalized for the advantage of the people of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Importantly, and opposing the perspective of some of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel’s leadership will avoid occupying or incorporate the land, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their populace was removed in 2005.

Furthermore, not anyone be compelled to depart the Gaza region, the proposal assures. Those who want to exit will be permitted to do so without hindrance and permitted to return.

The Hamas organization will be prohibited from any participation, “in any form”, in the upcoming leadership of the region.

Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

President Trump has encouraged Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks targeting ending the Israeli conflict in Gaza to “move fast,” adding, in comments on the day of Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” conversations.

President Trump stated:

There were extremely constructive discussions with the Hamas organization, and Nations from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) during the weekend, to free the captives, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long-awaited peace in the Middle Eastern region.

These discussions have been extremely effective, and advancing swiftly. The technical teams will meet once more this Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to tackle and clarify the final details. I am told that the first phase will likely finish this week, and I am requesting all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Steve Witkoff is slated to attend the negotiations, based on reports from Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation headed by Al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political bureau of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is reportedly due to meet with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in the city of Cairo this morning, prior to discussions in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, is expected to join negotiations in the coming days, subject to progress in the negotiations, based on multiple Israeli sources.

Positive outlook on a potential ceasefire has grown globally, with officials from Western and Arab countries encouraging both Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. On Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump plan, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for stability”, as per a official statement.