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Details of Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

In the event that the two parties accept a specific series of conditions, the cessation of hostilities will be paired with the release of all individuals held by Hamas, both dead and alive, “within 72 hours” of the Israeli government publicly accepting the deal.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, Israel would free 250 individuals of Palestinian origin currently serving lengthy incarcerations and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the war began on the 7th of October, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on Israel.

For each Israeli hostage whose remains are handed over, Israel will return the corpses of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal before the hostage liberation. Rather, Israel’s military would retreat to an established boundary, inside of Gaza’s territory, to prepare for a hostage release.

This initiative states that all military operations, encompassing aerial and artillery bombardment, will be paused in the course of the exchange operation and combat positions will remain frozen until “conditions are met for the gradual total pullout”.

Once each detainee are liberated, amnesty will be granted to Hamas affiliates – the militant Islamic organization that the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eradicate – who consent to harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

People who desire to depart Gaza territory will be offered safe passage to countries who have approved their entry.

The comprehensive strategy foresees the Gaza Strip as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that poses zero a risk to neighboring countries”. In a separate point, it declares the territory will be “redeveloped for the benefit of the Gaza residents, who have suffered more than enough”.

Vitally, and in defiance of the vision of a few of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, the Israeli government will avoid occupying or annex the land, which was the location of 21 Israeli settlements ahead of their populace was removed in 2005.

Nor will any individual be forced to leave Gaza territory, the proposal assures. People who want to exit will be allowed to do so without hindrance and allowed to come back.

Hamas as an entity will not be allowed any participation, “in any form”, in the future administration of the region.

Donald Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Accelerate Progress’ as They Assemble in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Donald Trump has urged representatives of Hamas and Israel assembling in Egypt for vital discussions targeting ending Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” adding, in statements on Sunday morning, that there had been “extremely constructive” discussions.

President Trump commented:

There have been highly favorable talks with Hamas representatives, and Nations from all over the World (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) during the weekend, to free the captives, halt the conflict in Gaza but, even more significantly, ultimately secure long-desired stability in the area of the Middle East.

These talks have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will reconvene this Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and refine the remaining specifics. It has been reported that the opening segment will likely finish within the week, and I am urging everyone to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Steve Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the discussions, as per Israeli media, alongside Israel’s negotiators and a delegation from Palestine led by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political bureau of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is reportedly due to confer with mediators from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo, Egypt today in the morning, before talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s top delegate, strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is slated to attend negotiations toward the end of the week, subject to advancements in the negotiations, based on three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown worldwide, with western and Arab leaders pressuring Israel and Hamas to come to a deal. During Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, labeling it as “the best chance for resolution”, according to a readout.