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

Assuming each faction consent to a specific series of requirements, the end of fighting will be accompanied by the release of all captives from Israel, including deceased and living, “in under three days” of Israel’s leadership formally approving the arrangement.

To reciprocate the liberation of detainees, Israeli authorities would let go a group of 250 Palestinians at present completing life sentences and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory held since the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israeli soil.

For every captive from Israel whose remains are released, the Israeli side will return the corpses of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal ahead of the captive release. Instead, the Israeli army would withdraw to an established boundary, inside of Gaza, to make arrangements for a captive liberation.

The plan says that every military action, encompassing bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended throughout the exchange operation and combat positions will stay fixed until “conditions are met for the gradual total pullout”.

When each detainee are freed, clemency will be granted to Hamas affiliates – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, PM Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eradicate – who agree to non-violent cohabitation and to disarm themselves.

Individuals who desire to depart Gaza will be given safe passage to nations who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy envisages the Gaza Strip as “an area free from radicalization and terror that does not pose a risk to adjacent states”. Additionally, it states the region will be “redeveloped for the benefit of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Importantly, and opposing the vision of a few of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, the Israeli government will not occupy or annex the territory, which was the site of 21 settlements from Israel before their residents were evacuated in 2005.

Nor will anyone be forced to leave Gaza territory, the proposal assures. Those who desire to depart will be permitted to do so without hindrance and allowed to come back.

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

Trump Urges Representatives to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Talks

President Trump has encouraged Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions targeting ending the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” stating, in remarks on Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” talks.

President Trump commented:

There were very positive negotiations with Hamas representatives, and Countries from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) during the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in Gaza but, of greater importance, at last achieve long sought stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These negotiations have been extremely effective, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will reconvene on Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and finalize the remaining specifics. It has been reported that the first phase should be completed in the coming days, and I am urging everyone to MOVE FAST.

The United States delegate Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the talks, according to sources in Israel, together with Israel’s negotiators and a delegation from Palestine led by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political bureau of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is expected to have discussions with intermediaries from Egypt and Qatar in Cairo, Egypt this morning, before discussions in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s top delegate, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in negotiations toward the end of the week, subject to progress in the talks, as per three Israeli officials.

Positive outlook on a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown worldwide, with western and Arab leaders pressuring Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the German chancellor, Chancellor Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and expressed support for the Trump plan, describing it as “the most favorable prospect for peace”, based on a readout.