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Details of Donald Trump’s Comprehensive ‘Resolution Strategy’ for the Gaza Strip?

Assuming both sides accept a detailed list of terms, the end of fighting will be paired with the liberation of all Israeli hostages, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership publicly accepting the deal.

To reciprocate the freeing of captives, Israel would free 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing indefinite prison terms and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza detained since the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 following the lethal assault by Hamas on Israeli soil.

For every Israeli hostage whose remains are released, Israeli officials will hand back the corpses of 15 deceased Palestinians.

This proposal does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal before the captive release. On the contrary, the Israeli army would retreat to an agreed upon line, inside Gaza, to get ready for a captive liberation.

This initiative says that all military operations, such as bombing and artillery fire, will be halted throughout the release process and front lines will remain frozen until “terms are fulfilled for the complete staged withdrawal”.

Once each detainee are liberated, amnesty will be granted to members of Hamas – the armed Islamist faction that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has consistently pledged to destroy – who consent to non-violent cohabitation and to decommission their weapons.

Those who desire to depart Gaza will be provided with safe passage to countries who have agreed to receive them.

The comprehensive strategy envisions the Gaza Strip as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that poses zero a risk to neighboring countries”. Additionally, it says the region will be “reconstructed for the welfare of the inhabitants of Gaza, who have endured excessive hardship”.

Importantly, and contrary to the outlook of a few of Netanyahu’s extremist political allies, Israel will not occupy or annex the territory, which was home to 21 settlements from Israel prior to their populace was removed in the year 2005.

Additionally, no anyone be compelled to depart the Gaza region, the plan promises. Individuals who desire to depart will be allowed to do so without hindrance and permitted to return.

Hamas as an entity will be prohibited from any role, “directly or indirectly”, in the upcoming leadership of the territory.

Donald Trump Encourages Representatives to ‘Act Quickly’ as They Assemble in Egypt for Gaza Negotiations

President Trump has encouraged Hamas and Israeli negotiators meeting in Egypt for crucial talks targeting halting the war led by Israel in the Gaza Strip to “move fast,” stating, in statements on Sunday, that there had been “extremely constructive” conversations.

President Trump said:

There were extremely constructive talks with Hamas, and Countries from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) over the weekend, to liberate the detainees, halt the conflict in Gaza but, even more significantly, at last achieve long-awaited stability in the Middle East.

These negotiations have been extremely effective, and proceeding rapidly. The technical teams will again meet this Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and clarify the final details. I am told that the opening segment should be completed this week, and I am urging everyone to MOVE FAST.

The US envoy Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, according to Israeli media, alongside Israel’s negotiators and a delegation from Palestine chaired by Al-Hayya, the deputy head of the political bureau of the Hamas movement.

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

Nevertheless, the lead negotiator for Israel, Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer, is expected to join negotiations toward the end of the week, depending on developments in the discussions, as per several officials from Israel.

Hope regarding a prospective cessation of hostilities has escalated globally, with western and Arab leaders encouraging Israel and Hamas to come to a deal. On Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called Israeli PM Netanyahu and voiced backing for the Trump initiative, calling it “the most favorable prospect for resolution”, based on a readout.