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Key Points from Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Resolution Strategy’ for the Gaza Strip?

Assuming the two parties accept a specific series of terms, the end of fighting will be paired with the liberation of all Israeli hostages, including deceased and living, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership officially endorsing the agreement.

As a trade for the freeing of captives, Israeli authorities would let go 250 Palestinians at present completing life sentences and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza detained since the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 subsequent to the lethal assault by Hamas on Israel.

For each captive from Israel whose remains are handed over, the Israeli side will return the bodies of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The plan does not necessitate a total Israeli retreat ahead of the captive release. Instead, Israeli forces would pull back to an mutually accepted border, inside the Gaza area, to prepare for a prisoner exchange.

The plan states that every military action, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended throughout the exchange operation and combat positions will stay fixed until “conditions are met for the gradual total pullout”.

After each detainee are freed, pardon will be awarded to Hamas affiliates – the militant Islamic organization that the Israeli PM, PM Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eliminate – who consent to harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

People who want to exit the Gaza region will be offered safe passage to countries who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy envisages Gaza territory as “an area free from radicalization and terror that does not pose a risk to its neighbours”. In a separate point, it states the area will be “redeveloped for the advantage of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Crucially, and contrary to the vision of a few of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel’s leadership will avoid occupying or annex the territory, which was home to 21 settlements from Israel ahead of their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Furthermore, not any individual be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the plan promises. Those who want to exit will be permitted to do so without hindrance and allowed to come back.

The Hamas organization will not be allowed any role, “in any capacity”, in the future governance of the territory.

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

Donald J. Trump has encouraged Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in Egypt for key negotiations focused on halting the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” stating, in remarks on Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” talks.

President Trump stated:

There were very positive discussions with Hamas, and Nations from all over the World (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) over the weekend, to release the Hostages, halt the conflict in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, finally have long sought PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.

These negotiations have been highly productive, and moving quickly. Expert delegations will again meet Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and finalize the last points. Sources indicate that the opening segment is expected to conclude within the week, and I am requesting everyone to MOVE FAST.

The US envoy Envoy Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the talks, based on sources in Israel, together with Israel’s negotiators and a Palestinian group led by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the administrative wing of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is expected to meet with facilitators from Egypt and Qatar in the city of Cairo on Monday morning, before talks in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm el-Sheikh.

However, Israel’s chief negotiator, strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is expected to join talks in the coming days, depending on progress in the negotiations, based on multiple Israeli sources.

Hope regarding a possible truce has increased across the world, with western and Arab leaders urging Israel and Hamas to finalize a settlement. This past Sunday, the German chancellor, Chancellor Merz, called Israeli PM Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump plan, calling it “the best chance for stability”, based on a readout.