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What’s in Donald Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Resolution Strategy’ for Gaza?

Provided that each faction agree to a comprehensive set of conditions, the cessation of hostilities will be accompanied by the freeing of all individuals held by Hamas, both dead and alive, “in under three days” of the Israeli government publicly accepting the arrangement.

As a trade for the freeing of captives, the Israeli state would let go 250 Palestinians at present completing life sentences and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza territory apprehended after the conflict started on October 7, 2023 following the fatal Hamas offensive on the nation of Israel.

For each Israeli national held hostage whose remains are handed over, the Israeli side will return the remains of 15 Palestinian fatalities.

This proposal does not mandate a total Israeli retreat ahead of the hostage liberation. Instead, the Israeli army would pull back to an established boundary, inside of Gaza’s territory, to get ready for a prisoner exchange.

The proposal states that all armed activities, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be paused in the course of the exchange operation and combat positions will be maintained until “requirements are satisfied for the complete staged withdrawal”.

After every captive are liberated, amnesty will be given to Hamas affiliates – the militant Islamic organization that Israel’s prime minister, PM Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to eliminate – who consent to harmonious living and to decommission their weapons.

Those who desire to depart the Gaza region will be given protected movement to nations who have consented to accept them.

The 20-point plan foresees Gaza as “a de-radicalized terror-free zone that presents no any danger to neighboring countries”. In a separate point, it states the area will be “revitalized for the welfare of the Gaza residents, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Crucially, and in defiance of the vision of a few of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners, Israel’s leadership will avoid occupying or take over the region, which was home to 21 communities established by Israel prior to their populace was removed in 2005.

Furthermore, not any individual be forced to leave the Gaza region, the plan promises. Individuals who want to exit will be allowed to do so without restriction and granted reentry.

Hamas as an entity will not be allowed any role, “in any form”, in the future governance of the area.

Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Gather in Egypt for Gaza Talks

President Trump has called on representatives of Hamas and Israel meeting in the nation of Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the war led by Israel in Gaza to “move fast,” adding, in comments on Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” talks.

President Trump commented:

There were very positive talks with the Hamas organization, and Countries from around the globe (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) during the weekend, to free the captives, stop the fighting in the Gaza region but, even more significantly, finally have long sought stability in the Middle East.

These discussions have been very successful, and moving quickly. The technical teams will reconvene this Monday, in the Egyptian Republic, to address and refine the remaining specifics. Sources indicate that the opening segment will likely finish this week, and I am asking all parties to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

The United States delegate Envoy Witkoff is slated to attend the talks, as per sources in Israel, alongside representatives from Israel and a Palestinian delegation headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political bureau of the Hamas movement.

Al-Hayya is expected to have discussions with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in the city of Cairo this morning, ahead of discussions in the resort city of Egypt of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nevertheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer, is expected to join negotiations later this week, depending on developments in the discussions, according to three Israeli officials.

Positive outlook on a prospective cessation of hostilities has escalated globally, with western and Arab leaders encouraging Hamas and Israel to finalize a settlement. This past Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and expressed support for the Trump plan, labeling it as “the most favorable prospect for resolution”, as per a summary.