Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as Discussions Start in Egypt

Key Points from Trump’s 20-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for Gaza?

In the event that the two parties agree to a detailed list of requirements, the cessation of hostilities will be accompanied by the freeing of all individuals held by Hamas, including deceased and living, “within 72 hours” of the Israeli government publicly accepting the arrangement.

As a trade for the release of hostages, the Israeli state would let go 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing indefinite prison terms and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the war began on 7 October 2023 after the fatal Hamas offensive on the nation of Israel.

For every captive from Israel whose remains are handed over, Israel will return the bodies of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout ahead of the hostage liberation. Rather, the Israeli army would withdraw to an established boundary, inside of Gaza, to make arrangements for a hostage release.

The plan indicates that all military operations, including bombing and artillery fire, will be halted during the liberation procedure and front lines will remain frozen until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

Once all hostages are freed, pardon will be given to Hamas affiliates – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, PM Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who accept harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

People who desire to depart Gaza territory will be offered secure transit to states who have approved their entry.

The comprehensive strategy envisages the Gaza Strip as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that does not pose a risk to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it states the area will be “reconstructed for the welfare of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough”.

Crucially, and contrary to the outlook of some of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, the Israeli government will avoid occupying or incorporate the region, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Nor will any individual be forced to leave the Gaza region, the strategy guarantees. Individuals who want to exit will be allowed to do so without hindrance and permitted to return.

Hamas as an entity will not be allowed any involvement, “directly or indirectly”, in the future governance of the region.

Donald Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Talks

President Trump has encouraged representatives of Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for key negotiations focused on ending Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “act quickly,” stating, in statements on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” talks.

The American leader stated:

There were very positive negotiations with Hamas representatives, and Nations from across the planet (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) over the weekend, to liberate the detainees, end the War in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, at last achieve long-awaited PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.

These discussions have been very successful, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will again meet on Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the last points. It has been reported that the first phase is expected to conclude within the week, and I am urging all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

The US envoy Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the discussions, according to Israeli media, in addition to Israel’s negotiators and a delegation from Palestine headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice chairman of the political office of the Hamas movement.

Al-Hayya is scheduled to confer with mediators from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo, Egypt on Monday morning, prior to discussions in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, the strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer, is anticipated to participate in negotiations later this week, depending on progress in the negotiations, according to multiple Israeli sources.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown across the world, with officials from Western and Arab countries pressuring Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump proposal, describing it as “the best chance for resolution”, as per a summary.