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What’s in Donald Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for Gaza?

In the event that the two parties accept a detailed list of requirements, the end of fighting will be paired with the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the agreement.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, Israeli authorities would let go 250 Palestinians currently serving lengthy incarcerations and 1,700 more Palestinians in Gaza territory detained since the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 after the fatal Hamas offensive on Israel.

In exchange for every Israeli hostage whose remains are released, Israel will return the bodies of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not mandate a complete Israeli pullout before the release of the hostages. On the contrary, Israeli forces would withdraw to an agreed upon line, inside of Gaza, to prepare for a captive liberation.

The plan states that all military operations, encompassing bombing and artillery fire, will be paused during the release process and front lines will stay fixed until “terms are fulfilled for the complete staged withdrawal”.

Once all hostages are freed, amnesty will be awarded to individuals associated with Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that the premier of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to destroy – who agree to harmonious living and to surrender their arms.

Individuals who want to exit Gaza territory will be offered safe passage to countries who have agreed to receive them.

This twenty-point proposal foresees the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that presents no a risk to its neighbours”. Furthermore, it says the area will be “revitalized for the advantage of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Crucially, and opposing the perspective of some of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel will avoid occupying or incorporate the region, which was the site of 21 settlements from Israel before their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Additionally, no any individual be compelled to depart Gaza territory, the proposal assures. Those who desire to depart will be allowed to do so without hindrance and granted reentry.

Hamas as an entity will not be permitted any participation, “directly or indirectly”, in the future administration of the region.

Trump Urges Negotiators to ‘Accelerate Progress’ 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 vital discussions aimed at halting the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” stating, in remarks on Sunday, that there had been “highly favorable” talks.

The American leader commented:

There were extremely constructive discussions with Hamas representatives, and States from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) during the weekend, to free the captives, halt the conflict in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, at last achieve long sought stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These negotiations have been highly productive, and moving quickly. Expert delegations will reconvene Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and finalize the final details. I am told that the first phase will likely finish within the week, and I am urging everyone to ACT QUICKLY.

America’s representative Steve Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the discussions, as per Israeli media, together with representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation chaired by Al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the administrative wing of the Hamas movement.

The Hamas official is reportedly due to confer with intermediaries from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo today in the morning, ahead of discussions in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, the strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is expected to join talks toward the end of the week, pending progress in the discussions, as per three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has escalated across the world, with leaders from the West and Arab nations encouraging Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. During Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, contacted Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, describing it as “the optimal opportunity for stability”, based on a official statement.