🔗 Share this article Israel Continues Palestinian territory Bombardment as Donald Trump Peace proposal Negotiators Arrive in Cairo Diplomatic teams have gathered in Cairo ahead of important talks scheduled for Monday, anticipated to center around the release of hostages held by the militant group in Gaza and a comprehensive settlement to the ongoing war, while Israeli defense actions persisted across the Gazan territory, causing 63 casualties within the previous 24 hours. Key Focus of Upcoming Discussions The Egyptian diplomatic corps announced that the upcoming negotiations would target the initial stage of Trump administration's suggested peace plan, which involves the exchange of the outstanding 48 captives held by the Gaza-based organization in return for Arab prisoners currently held in Israel's detention facilities. International Involvement US envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to join the talks, based on local media sources, together with Israeli delegation and a Palestinian delegation chaired by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of Hamas's political bureau. "Talks in Egypt will be restricted to a short period maximum," commented an official spokesperson to media. Hostilities cessation Prospects The captive liberation and prisoner swap would result in an immediate halt in combat in Gaza, as stated by Trump. Since Hamas's partial endorsement of his proposal to terminate the nearly two-year war in Gaza on Friday, the United States, Israel and the militant organization have all expressed belief that a ceasefire is achievable. The American top diplomat, Marco Rubio, characterized the Cairo negotiations as "the most promising we've come to getting all the hostages released" during a weekend appearance with ABC. He warned that discussions could still falter over operational complications, and that precise arrangements for the captive liberation needed to be established. Future Obstacles Rubio emphasized substantial long-term challenges in executing the deal, particularly the formation of a administrative administration to manage Gaza instead of the current rulers. He underscored that the present focus remained the hostages' liberation and securing Israeli soldiers retreated to an mutually accepted position in Gaza. The former president's Plan Specifics The proposed plan would require the organization liberating all captives within 72 hours, transferring ruling authority to a transnational body chaired by the American leader, and disarming its military assets. In return, Israel would systematically withdraw its military from Gaza and return more than 1,000 Arab prisoners. The agreement would additionally initiate a surge of relief supplies to Gaza, where various areas are experiencing food shortages, along with rebuilding resources. Pullback Specifics On Saturday evening, Trump shared a map of Gaza that delineated the first pullback boundary for defense troops, extending from 1.2 miles (2km) to 4 miles deep the territory. He declared that if Hamas agreed to the pullback position, a truce would start promptly. Per the provisions of the plan, defense military are supposed to entirely withdraw to a security area at the perimeter of Gaza, however the Israeli leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, has declared that regardless of any deal, forces would remain in most of Gaza. International Reactions Optimism about a potential ceasefire has expanded internationally, with western and Arab leaders urging the organization and Israel to conclude a agreement. On Sunday, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, contacted Netanyahu and demonstrated endorsement for the Trump proposal, labeling it as "the optimal opportunity for stability," based on an government readout. Israeli representatives have additionally indicated they hope to announce an conclusion to the war in the following days. A senior Hamas representative told international media the group was "very keen to reach an settlement to end the war and immediately commence the detainee swap operation in accordance with the field conditions." Threats and Persistent Strikes Trump threatened Hamas with "absolute obliteration" if it refused to agree to a deal on Gaza during a television appearance. He also asserted that Netanyahu was in agreement for stopping the bombing of Gaza. In spite of Trump's demand that Israel cease its assault and notwithstanding orders for the defense forces to only carry out "security actions," it has continued attacking the Palestinian enclave. At least eight people were fatally wounded in individual airstrikes on Gaza City, while four other people were shot dead while seeking aid in the south of the strip. "While certain bombings have actually halted inside of the Gaza Strip, there's no truce in place at this moment," stated the Israeli representative. Civilian Impact At least 67,139 people have been died and approximately 170,000 injured by Israel's armed offensive in Gaza, per the Gaza ministry of health, which indicated that about a majority of those were vulnerable populations. Israel initiated the operation in retaliation after an assault by Hamas-led combatants that killed about 1,200 people and entailed 251 people being taken hostage. UN Findings The UN commission of inquiry, several advocacy groups and the world's leading association of academic experts have found that the Israeli government has committed systematic destruction in Gaza. Israeli authorities denies the charge and states it has only acted in self-protection.