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Key Points from Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

In the event that both sides consent to a comprehensive set of terms, the end of fighting will be accompanied by the liberation of all captives from Israel, whether deceased or surviving, “over a 72-hour period” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the arrangement.

As a trade for the liberation of detainees, Israel would free 250 individuals of Palestinian origin currently serving life sentences and 1,700 more Palestinians in Gaza held since the conflict started on 7 October 2023 subsequent to the fatal Hamas offensive on the nation of Israel.

For every Israeli hostage whose remains are released, the Israeli side will release the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The plan does not mandate a complete Israeli pullout ahead of the hostage liberation. Rather, Israel’s military would pull back to an established boundary, inside the Gaza area, to prepare for a captive liberation.

The plan indicates that all armed activities, encompassing air strikes and shelling, will be suspended in the course of the release process and front lines will remain frozen until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

After every captive are freed, pardon will be given to members of Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that Israel’s prime minister, PM Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eliminate – who consent to harmonious living and to decommission their weapons.

Those who desire to depart the Gaza region will be offered protected movement to states who have agreed to receive them.

The comprehensive strategy envisages Gaza as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that presents no a risk to its neighbours”. Furthermore, it states the region will be “revitalized for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Importantly, and in defiance of the vision of a few of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel’s leadership will avoid occupying or annex the region, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel before their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Additionally, no any person be compelled to depart Gaza, the plan promises. Those who desire to depart will be allowed to do so without hindrance and granted reentry.

The Hamas organization will be prohibited from any role, “in any form”, in the upcoming leadership of the area.

Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Talks

President Trump has urged Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in Egypt for key negotiations aimed at halting the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” adding, in comments on Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” conversations.

President Trump said:

There have been very positive discussions with Hamas representatives, and Countries from across the planet (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to liberate the detainees, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, more importantly, ultimately secure long-awaited PEACE in the Middle East.

These talks have been extremely effective, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will again meet Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to tackle and refine the remaining specifics. It has been reported that the initial stage should be completed this week, and I am asking each participant to ACT QUICKLY.

The US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to join the talks, based on reports from Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation chaired by Al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political office of the Hamas movement.

Khalil al-Hayya is scheduled to meet with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo, Egypt today in the morning, ahead of talks in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in talks later this week, pending developments in the negotiations, based on three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown globally, with officials from Western and Arab countries pressuring Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. During Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, contacted Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump proposal, labeling it as “the most favorable prospect for stability”, based on a official statement.