Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Move Fast’ as Discussions Set to Begin in Egypt

Key Points from Donald Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for Gaza?

In the event that the two parties consent to a specific series of conditions, the halt to conflict will be accompanied by the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, including deceased and living, “in under three days” of the Israeli government formally approving the arrangement.

As a trade for the freeing of captives, the Israeli state would release 250 Palestinians presently undergoing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in the Gaza region detained since the war began on the 7th of October, 2023 after the lethal assault by Hamas on Israeli soil.

In exchange for every Israeli national held hostage whose remains are released, the Israeli side will release the remains of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The plan does not necessitate a total Israeli retreat ahead of the hostage liberation. On the contrary, the Israeli army would pull back to an mutually accepted border, within Gaza, to get ready for a captive liberation.

This initiative states that every military action, encompassing bombing and artillery fire, will be paused during the exchange operation and combat positions will be maintained until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

Once all hostages are liberated, clemency will be granted to members of Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that Israel’s prime minister, PM Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eliminate – who accept peaceful coexistence and to disarm themselves.

Individuals who want to exit Gaza territory will be provided with protected movement to states who have approved their entry.

This twenty-point proposal envisions the Gaza Strip as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it says the region will be “revitalized for the advantage of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough”.

Vitally, and contrary to the vision of a few of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will not occupy or take over the territory, which was the site of 21 settlements from Israel ahead of their residents were evacuated in the year 2005.

Nor will any individual be obligated to exit the Gaza region, the strategy guarantees. Individuals who wish to leave will be permitted to do so freely and allowed to come back.

The Hamas organization will not be permitted any role, “in any capacity”, in the upcoming leadership of the region.

Trump Calls on Representatives to ‘Move Fast’ as They Assemble in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Negotiations

Donald Trump has called on Hamas and Israeli negotiators gathering in the nation of Egypt for vital discussions focused on halting the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” stating, in comments on Sunday morning, that there had been “highly favorable” conversations.

President Trump stated:

We have had highly favorable negotiations with Hamas representatives, and States from all over the World (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) over the weekend, to free the captives, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long-awaited peace in the Middle East.

These talks have been extremely effective, and advancing swiftly. The technical teams will again meet on Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and refine the last points. I am told that the opening segment should be completed within the week, and I am requesting all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

The US envoy Envoy Witkoff is slated to attend the negotiations, according to Israeli media, alongside representatives from Israel and a Palestinian group led by Al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political office of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is reportedly due to confer with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in the city of Cairo on Monday morning, ahead of discussions in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm El Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s top delegate, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is expected to join negotiations toward the end of the week, subject to progress in the talks, according to three Israeli officials.

Positive outlook on a possible truce has escalated worldwide, with western and Arab leaders pressuring Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. This past Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and expressed support for the Trump initiative, labeling it as “the most favorable prospect for stability”, as per a official statement.