Negotiations between Hamas and Israel have begun in Gaza.

06.10.2025 20:55

Hamas and Israeli delegations have begun indirect talks in Egypt to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza Plan.

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Hamas partially accepted U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza Plan, while the world's eyes turned to Egypt. Negotiations between Hamas and Israeli delegations regarding Gaza have begun in Egypt.

With U.S. President Donald Trump meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House last week and subsequently announcing the 20-point Gaza Plan, hopes for peace have increased. While Netanyahu stated that they accepted the plan, Hamas announced that they partially accepted it.

INDIRECT TALKS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS HAVE BEGUN

Eyes are on Egypt for discussions on Trump's 20-point Gaza Plan, which foresees a ceasefire, hostage exchange, and the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the region. In a written statement from Hamas, it was noted that "the movement's delegation, led by Khalil al-Hayya, has arrived in Egypt to begin negotiations on ceasefire, withdrawal of occupation forces, and prisoner exchange." Egyptian media reported that indirect negotiations regarding the Gaza Plan, which aims to establish lasting peace between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, have begun.

THE FIRST AGENDA: WITHDRAWAL AND THE STATUS OF PRISONERS

In the talks in Egypt, the first topics to be discussed will be the areas from which the Israeli army will withdraw and the status of the prisoners. U.S. Representative Steve Witkoff and U.S. Presidential Advisor Jared Kushner will also participate in the discussions. It has been learned that the Israeli delegation will include Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, the head of the Shin Bet security service, and senior officials.

HERE IS TRUMP'S 20-POINT PLAN

The details of the 20-point Gaza plan presented by U.S. President Trump and approved by Netanyahu were announced by the White House. Here are those points:

• Gaza will be a region free from terrorism that does not pose a threat to its neighbors and is devoid of radicalization.



• Gaza will be rebuilt for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have suffered enough.



• If both sides accept this proposal, the war will end immediately. Israeli forces will withdraw to the agreed-upon border to prepare for the prisoner exchange. During this period, all military operations — including air and artillery bombardments — will be suspended, and front lines will remain frozen until the necessary conditions for a gradual and complete withdrawal are met.



• All hostages — both living and deceased — will be returned within 72 hours after Israel publicly accepts this agreement.



• Once all hostages are released, Israel will free 250 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans detained after October 7, 2023 — including women and children. For every deceased Israeli hostage, Israel will return the remains of 15 deceased Gazans.



• After all hostages are returned, amnesty will be granted to Hamas members who pledge to live peacefully together and agree to lay down their arms. Hamas members wishing to leave Gaza will be provided safe passage.



• With the acceptance of this agreement, comprehensive humanitarian aid will be sent to the Gaza Strip immediately. At a minimum, daily aid will be consistent with the humanitarian assistance outlined in the agreement dated January 19, 2025. This includes allowing the entry of equipment necessary for the rehabilitation of infrastructure (water, electricity, sewage), the reconstruction of hospitals and bakeries, and the clearing of rubble.



• The entry and distribution of humanitarian aid to Gaza will continue without the intervention of the parties, through the United Nations and its agencies, with cooperation from other international organizations. The opening of the Rafah border crossing in both directions will also be subject to the same mechanism implemented in the January 19, 2025 agreement.



• Gaza will be governed by a temporary technocratic and politically neutral Palestinian committee. This committee will be responsible for providing daily public services and municipal affairs for the people of Gaza. The committee will consist of qualified Palestinians and international experts and will be overseen by a new international transitional board. This board will be called the "Peace Council" and will convene under the chairmanship of President Donald J. Trump. The council will also include figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, as well as other heads of state to be announced. This board will manage funds for the reconstruction of Gaza based on various proposals, including Trump's peace plan announced in 2020 and the Saudi-French proposal, and will align with the funding programs of the Palestinian Authority. This board will work to create an independent and effective governance that meets international standards. This governance aims to establish a reliable administration that serves the people of Gaza and enables Palestinians and Israelis to live together in peace.



• To rebuild and revitalize Gaza, Trump's economic development plan will be created by a delegation of experts who have helped build some advanced modern miracle cities in the Middle East. Numerous well-thought-out investment proposals and exciting development ideas have been prepared by goodwill international groups, and these ideas will be evaluated to synthesize security and governance frameworks and facilitate these investments to create hope for business, opportunity, and the future.



• A special economic zone will be established, and preferred customs tariffs and access rates will be negotiated with participating countries.



• No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be allowed to do so freely and return. We will encourage people to stay and offer them the opportunity to build a better Gaza.



• Hamas and other groups will agree not to play any role in the governance of Gaza, directly or indirectly. All military, terrorist, and attack infrastructures, including tunnels and weapons production facilities, will be destroyed and will not be rebuilt. There will be a process of demilitarization of Gaza under the supervision of independent auditors. This will include the permanent incapacitation of weapons and an approved disarmament process supported by an internationally funded buyback and reintegration program; this program will be verified by independent auditors. The new Gaza will be committed to building a fully prosperous economy and living peacefully with its neighbors.



• Regional partners will guarantee that Hamas and other groups fulfill their obligations and that the New Gaza does not pose a threat to its neighbors or its own people.



• The United States will work with Arab and international partners to develop a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF); this force will be deployed to Gaza immediately. The ISF will train and support the approved Palestinian police forces in Gaza and will consult with Jordan and Egypt, which have extensive experience in this area.

• This will be a process of transitioning to a long-term internal security solution. The ISF will work with Israel and Egypt to ensure security in the border areas and will operate alongside newly trained Palestinian police forces. It is critical to prevent the entry of goods to restart and secure the flow. A disarmament mechanism will be implemented and verified by the ISF.



• Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will withdraw according to disarmament-related standards, milestones, and timelines; this plan will be agreed upon between the IDF, ISF, guarantors, and the United States. The goal is that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel, Egypt, or its citizens. In practice, the IDF will gradually transfer the occupied Gaza territories to the ISF; they will establish a temporary authority in these areas according to an agreement with the ISF and will eventually withdraw completely from Gaza. However, a perimeter security presence will be maintained until Gaza is adequately secured to ensure its safety against any potential re-emerging terrorist threats.



• If Hamas delays or rejects this proposal, the above will proceed in the disarmed areas transferred from the IDF to the ISF, including scaled aid operations.



• An interfaith dialogue process will be established based on the values of tolerance and living together in peace; efforts will be made to change the minds and narratives of Palestinians and Israelis, emphasizing the benefits that can be gained from peace.



• As the reconstruction and governance of Gaza progresses and the Palestinian Authority's reform program is faithfully implemented, conditions may ultimately be prepared for the right of Palestinians to self-determination and a credible path towards statehood; this is recognized as the desire of the Palestinian people.



• The United States will initiate a dialogue on a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence between Israel and the Palestinians.