Donald Trump Calls on Negotiators to ‘Move Fast’ as Meeting Commence in Egypt

What’s in Donald Trump’s 20-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

In the event that the two parties agree to a specific series of requirements, the halt to conflict will be accompanied by the release of all individuals held by Hamas, including deceased and living, “over a 72-hour period” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the deal.

As a trade for the liberation of detainees, the Israeli state would free a group of 250 Palestinians at present completing indefinite prison terms and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region apprehended after the conflict started on October 7, 2023 subsequent to the lethal assault by Hamas on the nation of Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, Israel will return the remains of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

The plan does not mandate a total Israeli retreat ahead of the release of the hostages. Rather, Israeli forces would withdraw to an mutually accepted border, within Gaza, to get ready for a hostage release.

This initiative indicates that all armed activities, such as aerial and artillery bombardment, will be paused during the release process and combat positions will stay fixed until “terms are fulfilled for the complete staged withdrawal”.

After all hostages are liberated, pardon will be granted to members of Hamas – the Islamist military group that the Israeli PM, Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who consent to harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

Individuals who desire to depart Gaza will be given safe passage to states who have approved their entry.

The comprehensive strategy envisions Gaza as “an area free from radicalization and terror that does not pose any danger to its neighbours”. In a separate point, it states the area will be “redeveloped for the benefit of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Vitally, and in defiance of the perspective of a few of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel will not occupy or incorporate the land, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their residents were evacuated in 2005.

Nor will any person be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the plan promises. Individuals who want to exit will be allowed to do so without hindrance and allowed to come back.

Hamas will be prohibited from any involvement, “directly or indirectly”, in the upcoming leadership of the region.

Donald Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Meet in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Negotiations

Donald J. Trump has called on representatives of Hamas and Israel gathering in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations focused on concluding the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” adding, in statements on the day of Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” conversations.

The American leader commented:

We have had highly favorable negotiations with Hamas, and Countries from around the globe (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in the Gaza region but, of greater importance, ultimately secure long-awaited PEACE in the Middle East.

These negotiations have been very successful, and moving quickly. Expert delegations will again meet on Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and refine the last points. It has been reported that the opening segment should be completed within the week, and I am urging each participant to MOVE FAST.

America’s representative Steve Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, according to Israeli media, together with Israel’s negotiators and a Palestinian delegation led by Al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political bureau of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is scheduled to have discussions with mediators from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo, Egypt today in the morning, prior to negotiations in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is expected to join talks in the coming days, pending advancements in the talks, as per several officials from Israel.

Optimism about a potential ceasefire has escalated globally, with western and Arab leaders encouraging Israel and Hamas to finalize a settlement. During Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump proposal, labeling it as “the best chance for stability”, according to a readout.