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What’s in Trump’s Twenty-Point ‘Resolution Strategy’ for the Gaza Strip?

In the event that the two parties agree to a specific series of conditions, the end of fighting will be followed by the freeing of all Israeli hostages, whether deceased or surviving, “over a 72-hour period” of Israel formally approving the agreement.

As a trade for the freeing of captives, Israel would release a group of 250 Palestinians currently serving life sentences and an additional 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory detained since the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 after the fatal Hamas offensive on the nation of Israel.

For every captive from Israel whose remains are released, the Israeli side will hand back the remains of 15 deceased Palestinians.

The strategy does not require a total Israeli retreat prior to the hostage liberation. Rather, Israel’s military would retreat to an mutually accepted border, within Gaza, to prepare for a hostage release.

The plan indicates that all military operations, including air strikes and shelling, will be halted in the course of the exchange operation and front lines will remain frozen until “terms are fulfilled for the phased full withdrawal”.

When all hostages are freed, pardon will be awarded to Hamas affiliates – the armed Islamist faction that the premier of Israel, PM Netanyahu, has frequently sworn to destroy – who accept harmonious living and to disarm themselves.

Individuals who desire to depart Gaza territory will be given secure transit to nations who have consented to accept them.

The comprehensive strategy envisions Gaza territory as “an area free from radicalization and terror that presents no a risk to neighboring countries”. Furthermore, it declares the area will be “redeveloped for the benefit of the Gaza residents, who have suffered more than enough”.

Vitally, and contrary to the vision of a few of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, the Israeli government will refrain from occupying or incorporate the territory, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel ahead of their populace was removed in the year 2005.

Furthermore, not any individual be obligated to exit the Gaza region, the plan promises. Individuals who want to exit will be authorized to do so freely and granted reentry.

Hamas will not be allowed any role, “directly or indirectly”, in the future governance of the territory.

Trump Encourages Representatives to ‘Move Fast’ as They Meet in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Discussions

President Trump has encouraged delegates from Hamas and Israel assembling in Egypt for key negotiations focused on halting the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” stating, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “very positive” conversations.

President Trump commented:

There were highly favorable talks with the Hamas organization, and States from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) this weekend, to liberate the detainees, end the War in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, finally have long-awaited stability in the Middle Eastern region.

These discussions have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will again meet this Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to work through and clarify the final details. It has been reported that the first phase is expected to conclude in the coming days, and I am urging everyone to ACT QUICKLY.

The United States delegate Envoy Witkoff is expected to join the negotiations, according to reports from Israel, together with representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the administrative wing of Hamas.

The Hamas official is expected to have discussions with intermediaries from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo on Monday morning, ahead of talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, Israel’s top delegate, Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer, is anticipated to participate in talks later this week, depending on developments in the talks, based on several officials from Israel.

Optimism about a possible truce has increased globally, with officials from Western and Arab countries pressuring Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. On Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump plan, calling it “the best chance for resolution”, as per a readout.