Donald Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Act Quickly’ as Discussions Start in Egypt

Key Points from Donald Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Ceasefire Proposal’ for the Gaza Strip?

In the event that both sides accept a comprehensive set of conditions, the end of fighting will be followed by the liberation of all individuals held by Hamas, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of Israel officially endorsing the agreement.

To reciprocate the release of hostages, Israeli authorities would free 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory detained since the hostilities erupted on 7 October 2023 following Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel.

For every Israeli hostage whose remains are handed over, Israeli officials will return the bodies of 15 Palestinians who have died.

The strategy does not require a complete Israeli pullout ahead of the hostage liberation. Rather, Israeli forces would withdraw to an mutually accepted border, inside of the Gaza area, to make arrangements for a hostage release.

The plan states that every military action, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be suspended in the course of the release process and battle lines will be maintained until “terms are fulfilled for the gradual total pullout”.

When every captive are released, clemency will be given to individuals associated with Hamas – the Islamist military group that the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to eradicate – who accept harmonious living and to decommission their weapons.

Individuals who want to exit the Gaza region will be provided with secure transit to countries who have agreed to receive them.

The 20-point plan envisages Gaza as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that does not pose a risk to adjacent states”. In a separate point, it declares the territory will be “reconstructed for the benefit of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Vitally, and contrary to the outlook of certain Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will refrain from occupying or incorporate the region, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their inhabitants were withdrawn in 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be obligated to exit Gaza, the plan promises. Individuals who want to exit will be permitted to do so without restriction and granted reentry.

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

Trump Encourages Negotiators to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Donald J. Trump has encouraged representatives of Hamas and Israel gathering in Egypt for vital discussions aimed at concluding Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” remarking, in remarks on Sunday morning, that there had been “extremely constructive” talks.

The American leader said:

There have been highly favorable negotiations with the Hamas organization, and Countries from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) during the weekend, to free the captives, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, finally have long-desired PEACE in the Middle Eastern region.

These discussions have been extremely effective, and advancing swiftly. Specialist groups will again meet on Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and refine the last points. It has been reported that the first phase should be completed in the coming days, and I am asking each participant to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Witkoff is anticipated to participate in the negotiations, according to Israeli media, together with Israel’s negotiators and a delegation from Palestine headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political office of Hamas.

Al-Hayya is expected to have discussions with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in the city of Cairo today in the morning, ahead of negotiations in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Nonetheless, Israel’s chief negotiator, the strategic affairs minister Minister Dermer, is slated to attend talks later this week, subject to progress in the talks, according to three Israeli officials.

Hope regarding a potential ceasefire has escalated across the world, with leaders from the West and Arab nations pressuring Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the German chancellor, Chancellor Merz, spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and voiced backing for the Trump plan, describing it as “the optimal opportunity for stability”, based on a summary.