Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Act Quickly’ as Talks Start in Egypt

Details of Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?

Assuming each faction agree to a comprehensive set of requirements, the cessation of hostilities will be followed by the release of all Israeli hostages, whether deceased or surviving, “over a 72-hour period” of the Israeli government formally approving the arrangement.

In return for the freeing of captives, Israeli authorities would free a group of 250 Palestinians presently undergoing lengthy incarcerations and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 subsequent to Hamas’s deadly attack on the nation of Israel.

For every Israeli hostage whose remains are handed over, Israel will release the bodies of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The plan does not mandate a total Israeli retreat before the hostage liberation. Rather, Israeli forces would retreat to an agreed upon line, inside of Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a hostage release.

The proposal says that all military operations, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be halted throughout the exchange operation and combat positions will remain frozen until “requirements are satisfied for the gradual total pullout”.

After all hostages are freed, clemency will be given to Hamas affiliates – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to destroy – who consent to non-violent cohabitation and to surrender their arms.

Individuals who wish to leave Gaza territory will be provided with protected movement to nations who have consented to accept them.

The 20-point plan envisions the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that poses zero a threat to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it states the area will be “reconstructed for the advantage of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Crucially, and in defiance of the perspective of some of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel’s leadership will refrain from occupying or annex the land, which was the location of 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their populace was removed in 2005.

Nor will any person be compelled to depart Gaza, the plan promises. People who wish to leave will be allowed to do so freely and granted reentry.

Hamas will be prohibited from any role, “in any capacity”, in the future governance of the region.

Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Donald Trump has urged delegates from Hamas and Israel assembling in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the war led by Israel in Gaza to “act quickly,” remarking, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “very positive” conversations.

The US president stated:

We have had highly favorable negotiations with Hamas, and States from all over the World (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to liberate the detainees, halt the conflict in Gaza but, of greater importance, at last achieve long sought stability in the Middle East.

These discussions have been highly productive, and advancing swiftly. Expert delegations will meet once more Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and finalize the last points. I am told that the opening segment is expected to conclude within the week, and I am requesting all parties to MOVE FAST.

The US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, based on reports from Israel, together with representatives from Israel and a delegation from Palestine led by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political bureau of the Hamas movement.

Al-Hayya is scheduled to confer with mediators from Egypt and Qatar in the city of Cairo on Monday morning, before talks in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nonetheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in discussions later this week, depending on advancements in the talks, as per several officials from Israel.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has increased globally, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. On Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and expressed support for the Trump proposal, labeling it as “the best chance for peace”, as per a readout.