Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Move Fast’ as Discussions Commence in the Egyptian Republic

Details of Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza?

In the event that both sides agree to a specific series of requirements, the halt to conflict will be paired with the liberation of all captives from Israel, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of the Israeli government officially endorsing the deal.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, the Israeli state would free 250 Palestinians at present completing indefinite prison terms and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza held since the conflict started on 7 October 2023 following Hamas’s deadly attack on Israeli soil.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose body is returned, Israel will hand back the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.

This proposal does not require a total Israeli retreat ahead of the hostage liberation. On the contrary, the Israeli army would retreat to an mutually accepted border, inside the Gaza area, to prepare for a captive liberation.

The plan says that every military action, such as air strikes and shelling, will be suspended during the exchange operation and combat positions will remain frozen until “conditions are met for the phased full withdrawal”.

When all hostages are released, clemency will be awarded to Hamas affiliates – the militant Islamic organization that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eradicate – who consent to harmonious living and to surrender their arms.

People who desire to depart Gaza territory will be given protected movement to countries who have agreed to receive them.

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

Crucially, and in defiance of the outlook of a few of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, the Israeli government will refrain from occupying or annex the territory, which was the site of 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their populace was removed in 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be forced to leave Gaza, the plan promises. People who want to exit will be allowed to do so freely and allowed to come back.

Hamas will not be allowed any participation, “in any capacity”, in the upcoming leadership of the territory.

Donald Trump Urges Negotiators to ‘Move Fast’ as They Meet in Egypt for Gaza Talks

President Trump has urged Hamas and Israeli negotiators meeting in Egypt for crucial talks targeting ending the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” adding, in statements on the day of Sunday, that there had been “highly favorable” conversations.

The US president commented:

There were highly favorable negotiations with the Hamas organization, and Nations from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) over the weekend, to free the captives, halt the conflict in Gaza but, even more significantly, ultimately secure long sought stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These discussions have been extremely effective, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will again meet on Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and finalize the remaining specifics. Sources indicate that the first phase is expected to conclude within the week, and I am asking each participant to MOVE FAST.

The US envoy Envoy Witkoff is slated to attend the discussions, according to Israeli media, alongside Israel’s negotiators and a Palestinian group headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political office of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is reportedly due to meet with mediators from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo, Egypt on Monday morning, ahead of discussions in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s top delegate, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is slated to attend negotiations later this week, pending advancements in the discussions, as per several officials from Israel.

Optimism about a possible truce has increased across the world, with western and Arab leaders urging Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. This past Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump initiative, calling it “the most favorable prospect for stability”, as per a summary.