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What’s in Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for Gaza?

In the event that both sides consent to a specific series of conditions, the cessation of hostilities will be followed by the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “in under three days” of Israel’s leadership officially endorsing the agreement.

To reciprocate the freeing of captives, Israel would free 250 Palestinians at present completing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region held since the conflict started on the 7th of October, 2023 after the fatal Hamas offensive on Israeli soil.

In exchange for every Israeli hostage whose remains are handed over, Israeli officials will release the remains of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not necessitate a full Israeli withdrawal ahead of the release of the hostages. Instead, Israeli forces would withdraw to an agreed upon line, inside of Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a prisoner exchange.

The proposal states that all armed activities, encompassing air strikes and shelling, will be halted in the course of the release process and front lines will remain frozen until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

After each detainee are liberated, amnesty will be awarded to members of Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the Israeli PM, Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to destroy – who consent to harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

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

This twenty-point proposal envisages the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that presents no any danger to its neighbours”. Furthermore, it says the region will be “revitalized for the benefit of the Gaza residents, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Crucially, and opposing the perspective of certain the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel will avoid occupying or incorporate the territory, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel before their populace was removed in the year 2005.

Additionally, no any person be obligated to exit Gaza territory, the proposal assures. Those who desire to depart will be authorized to do so freely and allowed to come back.

The Hamas organization will not be allowed any participation, “directly or indirectly”, in the future governance of the area.

Trump Encourages Representatives to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Negotiations

Donald J. Trump has urged representatives of Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations targeting halting the Israeli conflict in Gaza to “move fast,” adding, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” discussions.

President Trump said:

There were very positive discussions with Hamas, and States from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) during the weekend, to free the captives, halt the conflict in Gaza but, even more significantly, ultimately secure long-awaited stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These negotiations have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will reconvene Monday, in Egypt, to address and refine the final details. Sources indicate that the first phase is expected to conclude in the coming days, and I am asking each participant to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

America’s representative Envoy Witkoff is slated to attend the discussions, based on sources in Israel, alongside Israeli delegates and a Palestinian delegation headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the administrative wing of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is expected to meet with facilitators from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo, Egypt this morning, before talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s top delegate, strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is expected to join negotiations in the coming days, subject to developments in the discussions, according to multiple Israeli sources.

Optimism about a potential ceasefire has increased worldwide, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. On Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Israeli PM Netanyahu and showed approval for the Trump proposal, labeling it as “the optimal opportunity for stability”, based on a readout.