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

Assuming both sides consent to a comprehensive set of conditions, the end of fighting will be followed by the freeing of all captives from Israel, both dead and alive, “over a 72-hour period” of the Israeli government publicly accepting the arrangement.

As a trade for the freeing of captives, the Israeli state would free 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza apprehended after the war began on October 7, 2023 following Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel.

For every Israeli hostage whose body is returned, the Israeli side will hand back the bodies of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

The strategy does not necessitate a complete Israeli pullout ahead of the hostage liberation. Instead, the Israeli army would withdraw to an mutually accepted border, within the Gaza area, to prepare for a hostage release.

The plan states that all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment, will be paused during the exchange operation and front lines will stay fixed until “terms are fulfilled for the gradual total pullout”.

Once every captive are freed, clemency will be awarded to individuals associated with Hamas – the militant Islamic organization that Israel’s prime minister, PM Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eliminate – who accept peaceful coexistence and to disarm themselves.

Individuals who desire to depart Gaza territory will be offered protected movement to countries who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy envisions Gaza territory as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that presents no any danger to adjacent states”. In a separate point, it states the region will be “reconstructed for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Crucially, and contrary to the vision of some of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel’s leadership will avoid occupying or take over the region, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their populace was removed in 2005.

Nor will anyone be obligated to exit Gaza, the proposal assures. Those who wish to leave will be authorized to do so without hindrance and allowed to come back.

Hamas will be prohibited from any involvement, “in any form”, in the upcoming leadership of the region.

Trump Calls on Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Discussions

President Trump has encouraged Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in Egypt for vital discussions focused on concluding Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” stating, in comments on the day of Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” talks.

The American leader stated:

There were very positive negotiations with Hamas, and Countries from around the globe (Arab and Muslim nations, among others) this weekend, to release the Hostages, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, finally have long sought PEACE in the Middle East.

These talks have been extremely effective, and proceeding rapidly. Specialist groups will reconvene on Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and refine the last points. Sources indicate that the first phase should be completed in the coming days, and I am requesting all parties to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Steve Witkoff is expected to join the negotiations, based on sources in Israel, together with representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation headed by Al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the political bureau of the Hamas movement.

Khalil al-Hayya is scheduled to meet with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo, Egypt today in the morning, ahead of talks in the Egyptian tourist destination of Sharm El Sheikh.

However, Israel’s top delegate, strategic affairs minister Dermer, is slated to attend discussions toward the end of the week, depending on advancements in the negotiations, according to multiple Israeli sources.

Positive outlook on a possible truce has increased across the world, with western and Arab leaders encouraging Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. This past Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, called Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, labeling it as “the best chance for peace”, based on a summary.