🔗 Share this article Israeli forces Continues Gaza Bombardment as Donald Trump Peace proposal Delegates Reach in Egyptian capital Diplomatic teams have arrived in Cairo prior to pivotal talks scheduled for Monday, anticipated to focus on the freeing of captives held by Hamas in Gaza and a broader conclusion to the protracted hostilities, while Israel's defense operations persisted across the Gazan territory, leading to 63 fatalities within the past 24 hours. Primary Emphasis of Upcoming Talks The Cairo-based foreign ministry announced that Monday's discussions would address the first phase of Donald Trump's outlined peace initiative, which focuses on the liberation of the last 48 captives held by the Gaza-based organization in swap with Palestinian prisoners currently held in Israel's custody. Global Participation US envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to attend the talks, according to local media reports, alongside Israeli negotiating team and a Palestinian group headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the vice head of the organization's political bureau. "Talks in Cairo will be restricted to a brief timeframe maximum," commented an Israeli government spokesperson to the press. Ceasefire Prospects The captive liberation and prisoner swap would result in an instant halt in combat in Gaza, per Trump. Since the group's qualified acceptance of his plan to conclude the approximately two-year campaign in Gaza on Friday, the United States, Israeli government and the militant organization have all stated optimism that a peace agreement is imminent. The State Department chief, Marco Rubio, described the Cairo negotiations as "the closest we've come to getting all the hostages freed" during a weekend appearance with ABC. He warned that discussions could still fail over logistical challenges, and that detailed procedures for the hostage release needed to be established. Future Difficulties Rubio emphasized substantial future hurdles in implementing the agreement, specifically the creation of a administrative governing body to oversee Gaza replacing the current rulers. He reiterated that the present objective remained the captives' liberation and securing defense troops pulled back to an agreed upon line in Gaza. The former president's Proposal Components Trump's plan would entail Hamas liberating all captives within 72 hours, transferring ruling authority to a transnational administration chaired by the American leader, and laying down its military assets. In compensation, the Israeli government would gradually pull out its forces from Gaza and free more than 1,000 Arab detainees. The deal would additionally trigger a increase of assistance to Gaza, where various parts are facing food shortages, along with reconstruction financing. Retreat Details On Saturday night, Trump revealed a map of Gaza that outlined the first retreat position for defense forces, varying between 1.2 miles (2km) to 4 miles within the enclave. He stated that if Hamas agreed to the withdrawal line, a ceasefire would commence immediately. Under the provisions of the plan, Israeli forces are expected to completely pull back to a security area at the edge of Gaza, however the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has declared that despite any agreement, troops would remain in most of Gaza. Global Reactions Hope about a prospective truce has increased globally, with European and American and Arab officials urging the organization and Israel to reach a agreement. On Sunday, the European statesman, Friedrich Merz, called Netanyahu and expressed endorsement for the former president's plan, labeling it as "the best chance for resolution," per an government summary. Government representatives have also suggested they hope to proclaim an end to the conflict in the following days. A high-ranking Hamas leader told international media the group was "very keen to reach an settlement to terminate the war and immediately start the detainee swap procedure in compliance with the ground realities." Threats and Persistent Strikes Trump warned the organization with "total obliteration" if it did not reach a deal on Gaza during a television appearance. He additionally stated that Netanyahu was supportive for halting the military campaign of Gaza. In spite of Trump's request that Israel stop its offensive and notwithstanding orders for the defense forces to only perform "protective measures," it has maintained bombing the Palestinian enclave. A minimum of eight people were died in separate attacks on Gaza City, while four additional people were shot dead while seeking humanitarian assistance in the southern part of the strip. "While certain airstrikes have indeed stopped inside of the Gaza Strip, there's no truce in place at this point in time," stated the government representative. Civilian Cost No fewer than 67,139 people have been died and roughly 170,000 injured by the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, per the Gaza ministry of health, which indicated that roughly half of those were vulnerable populations. Israel began the operation in reprisal after an assault by Hamas-led fighters that killed approximately 1,200 people and entailed 251 others being captured. Global Assessments The international fact-finding mission, multiple human rights groups and the preeminent organization of specialized researchers have concluded that Israel has committed systematic destruction in Gaza. Israel rejects the allegation and states it has only responded in national security.