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

In the event that both sides accept a comprehensive set of conditions, the halt to conflict will be followed by the liberation of all Israeli hostages, whether deceased or surviving, “within 72 hours” of Israel’s leadership officially endorsing the arrangement.

In return for the liberation of detainees, Israeli authorities would let go 250 individuals of Palestinian origin at present completing lengthy incarcerations and 1,700 Palestinians in Gaza detained since the hostilities erupted on the 7th of October, 2023 subsequent to the fatal Hamas offensive on the nation of Israel.

For each captive from Israel whose remains are released, Israeli officials will return the remains of 15 Palestinians who have died.

This proposal does not necessitate a total Israeli retreat prior to the release of the hostages. On the contrary, the Israeli army would withdraw to an established boundary, within Gaza’s territory, to prepare for a prisoner exchange.

The proposal indicates that all military operations, encompassing air strikes and shelling, will be halted throughout the release process and front lines will remain frozen until “requirements are satisfied for the complete staged withdrawal”.

After every captive are freed, pardon will be granted to members of Hamas – the Islamist military group that Israel’s prime minister, Netanyahu, has repeatedly vowed to eradicate – who consent to non-violent cohabitation and to disarm themselves.

Individuals who wish to leave Gaza will be offered safe passage to states who have agreed to receive them.

The comprehensive strategy foresees Gaza territory as “a region cleared of extremism and terrorism that does not pose a risk to neighboring countries”. Furthermore, it declares the territory will be “revitalized for the welfare of the people of Gaza, who have experienced immense suffering”.

Importantly, and in defiance of the perspective of a few of the far-right allies of Netanyahu, Israel’s leadership will refrain from occupying or annex the land, which was the location of 21 settlements from Israel prior to their populace was removed in the year 2005.

Furthermore, not any person be obligated to exit the Gaza region, the plan promises. People who wish to leave will be allowed to do so without hindrance and allowed to come back.

Hamas as an entity will not be permitted any role, “in any capacity”, in the future governance of the region.

Trump Encourages Delegates to ‘Move Fast’ as They Gather in the Egyptian Republic for Gaza Negotiations

Donald J. Trump has encouraged Hamas and Israeli negotiators assembling in Egypt for vital discussions focused on concluding the Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip to “accelerate progress,” remarking, in comments on Sunday morning, that there had been “extremely constructive” talks.

The US president said:

We have had highly favorable discussions with Hamas, and States from across the planet (Arab, Muslim, and various other countries) this weekend, to liberate the detainees, stop the fighting in Gaza but, even more significantly, at last achieve long sought stability in the area of the Middle East.

These negotiations have been highly productive, and proceeding rapidly. Expert delegations will reconvene this Monday, in Egypt, to tackle and clarify the last points. I am told that the first phase should be completed in the coming days, and I am urging everyone to ACCELERATE PROGRESS.

The United States delegate Envoy Witkoff is expected to join the discussions, as per sources in Israel, in addition to representatives from Israel and a delegation from Palestine led by Khalil al-Hayya, the assistant leader of the administrative wing of Hamas.

Khalil al-Hayya is reportedly due to confer with intermediaries from Egyptian and Qatari officials in Cairo on Monday morning, prior to talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh.

However, Israel’s chief negotiator, Minister of Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, is anticipated to participate in talks toward the end of the week, pending progress in the talks, according to multiple Israeli sources.

Positive outlook on a prospective cessation of hostilities has grown worldwide, with officials from Western and Arab countries urging Hamas and Israel to come to a deal. On Sunday, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and showed approval for the Trump plan, labeling it as “the optimal opportunity for stability”, as per a summary.