🔗 Share this article Israel Maintains Palestinian territory Bombardment as Trump Peace proposal Negotiators Reach in Cairo Diplomatic teams have gathered in Cairo prior to crucial discussions scheduled for Monday, expected to focus on the freeing of captives held by the militant group in Gaza and a wider settlement to the continuing hostilities, while Israeli defense strikes persisted across the Palestinian enclave, causing 63 fatalities within the past 24 hours. Primary Priority of Monday's Discussions The Egyptian foreign ministry stated that the upcoming discussions would target the initial phase of Trump administration's suggested peace framework, which centers on the exchange of the outstanding 48 captives held by the Gaza-based organization in swap with Palestinian prisoners currently held in Israeli custody. International Representation US representative Steve Witkoff is expected to participate in the discussions, as reported by local media outlets, together with Israeli negotiating team and a Palestinian team chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice head of Hamas's political bureau. "Talks in Cairo will be confined to a short period maximum," commented an Israeli government spokesperson to journalists. Truce Outlook The captive liberation and detainee exchange would result in an immediate halt in hostilities in Gaza, according to the former president. Since Hamas's conditional approval of his proposal to terminate the nearly two-year war in Gaza on Friday, the United States, Israeli government and Hamas have all stated belief that a ceasefire is within sight. The State Department chief, Marco Rubio, described the Cairo negotiations as "the most promising we've come to getting all the hostages freed" during a weekend appearance with ABC. He cautioned that negotiations could still stumble over practical complications, and that detailed arrangements for the hostage release needed to be finalized. Ongoing Obstacles Rubio highlighted significant future obstacles in executing the deal, specifically the establishment of a administrative governing body to manage Gaza replacing Hamas. He underscored that the present priority remained the hostages' release and securing Israeli troops pulled back to an designated position in Gaza. Trump's Proposal Details The proposed plan would entail Hamas freeing all hostages within 72 hours, relinquishing administrative control to a multinational administration led by the American leader, and surrendering its arms. In return, the Israeli government would systematically withdraw its military from Gaza and free more than 1,000 Arab prisoners. The agreement would additionally initiate a surge of assistance to Gaza, where certain areas are experiencing famine, along with reconstruction funds. Pullback Specifics On Saturday evening, Trump shared a map of Gaza that specified the primary pullback line for Israeli forces, extending from 1.2 miles (2km) to 4 miles inside the area. He stated that if the group agreed to the retreat boundary, a hostilities cessation would begin instantly. Under the terms of the plan, Israeli forces are expected to completely retreat to a security area at the border of Gaza, but the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has asserted that despite any arrangement, troops would continue in most of Gaza. Worldwide Reactions Positive outlook about a possible ceasefire has expanded across the world, with European and American and Middle Eastern representatives urging the organization and the Israeli government to reach a agreement. On Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Netanyahu and expressed endorsement for the former president's proposal, describing it as "the optimal opportunity for stability," according to an government summary. Government authorities have additionally indicated they hope to proclaim an conclusion to the hostilities in the coming days. A senior Hamas leader told international media the group was "extremely eager to conclude an deal to terminate the war and without delay commence the captive release procedure in compliance with the ground realities." Warnings and Continuing Hostilities Trump warned Hamas with "absolute annihilation" if it did not reach a agreement on Gaza during a CNN appearance. He additionally claimed that Netanyahu was supportive for halting the bombing of Gaza. In spite of Trump's appeal that the Israeli government cease its assault and despite orders for the military to only perform "security actions," it has persisted attacking the Palestinian territory. No fewer than eight people were died in individual strikes on Gaza City, while four other people were shot dead while seeking aid in the south of the strip. "Although specific military actions have indeed halted inside of the Gaza Strip, there's no truce in place at this juncture," stated the government representative. Humanitarian Cost No fewer than 67,139 people have been died and about 170,000 harmed by Israel's defense operations in Gaza, as reported by the Palestinian health authorities, which reported that approximately 50 percent of those were vulnerable populations. The Israeli government began the offensive in retaliation after an attack by Hamas-led operatives that killed about 1,200 people and entailed 251 others being taken hostage. International Findings The international fact-finding mission, numerous human rights groups and the globally recognized body of specialized researchers have found that Israel has carried out genocide in Gaza. Israeli authorities rejects the allegation and states it has only responded in national security.