Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Move Fast’ as Talks Start in Egypt
Details of Trump’s 20-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for the Gaza Strip?
In the event that both sides agree to a comprehensive set of terms, the end of fighting will be paired with the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of the Israeli government publicly accepting the agreement.
As a trade for the release of hostages, the Israeli state would let go a group of 250 Palestinians presently undergoing lengthy incarcerations and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory apprehended after the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on the nation of Israel.
In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are released, Israel will hand back the corpses of 15 deceased Palestinians.
The plan does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout prior to the hostage liberation. Instead, Israel’s military would withdraw to an mutually accepted border, within the Gaza area, to get ready for a captive liberation.
The plan states that all military operations, such as air strikes and shelling, will be paused during the liberation procedure and combat positions will remain frozen until “terms are fulfilled for the gradual total pullout”.
Once all hostages are released, pardon will be given to members of Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to eradicate – who accept peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons.
People who wish to leave Gaza territory will be offered safe passage to states who have consented to accept them.
The comprehensive strategy envisages the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a risk to its neighbours”. Additionally, it states the area will be “redeveloped for the advantage of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.
Vitally, and contrary to the perspective of certain the far-right allies of Netanyahu, the Israeli government will not occupy or take over the land, which was the location of 21 Israeli settlements ahead of their residents were evacuated in 2005.
Furthermore, not anyone be forced to leave Gaza, the strategy guarantees. People who desire to depart will be permitted to do so freely and granted reentry.
The Hamas organization will not be allowed any involvement, “in any capacity”, in the future administration of the region.
Trump Calls on Negotiators to ‘Move Fast’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks
Donald Trump has urged representatives of Hamas and Israel meeting in Egypt for vital discussions aimed at concluding the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” adding, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “very positive” talks.
The American leader stated:
We have had highly favorable discussions with Hamas representatives, and States from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) over the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in Gaza but, even more significantly, ultimately secure long sought PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.
These discussions have been highly productive, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will reconvene on Monday, in Egypt, to work through and refine the remaining specifics. It has been reported that the opening segment is expected to conclude within the week, and I am asking all parties to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.
The United States delegate Steve Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the talks, based on sources in Israel, together with Israel’s negotiators and a delegation from Palestine headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political bureau of Hamas.
Al-Hayya is expected to confer with facilitators from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo this morning, prior to negotiations in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Nonetheless, Israel’s top delegate, strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is expected to join negotiations later this week, subject to advancements in the discussions, according to multiple Israeli sources.
Hope regarding a possible truce has escalated across the world, with officials from Western and Arab countries encouraging Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. During Sunday, the Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, calling it “the optimal opportunity for peace”, as per a official statement.
