(Washington Post) Karen DeYoung - The Trump administration's proposal for ending the Gaza war would begin with the immediate cessation of all military operations, battle lines frozen in place, and the release within 48 hours of all 20 living Israeli hostages and the remains of more than two dozen believed dead. According to the 21-point plan, a copy of which was obtained by the Washington Post, all of Hamas's offensive weaponry would be destroyed. Those militants who "commit to peaceful co-existence" would be offered amnesty. Safe passage to other countries would be facilitated for Hamas members who choose to leave. U.S. officials shared the plan with regional and allied governments at the UN over the past week. "These are broad strokes," said an official from the region. "There are still things that need to be ironed out." The plan includes the release of 250 Palestinians sentenced to life in prison plus 1,700 Gazans who were detained after Oct. 7. The plan also outlines a "temporary transitional governance" of "qualified Palestinians and international experts" to run "day to day" public services in Gaza. Eventually, the Israelis will completely withdraw, except for an undefined "perimeter presence." A senior Israeli official said Friday that his country's leadership still needed to review the plan ahead of President Trump's Monday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House. The official said Israel's Gaza City offensive was key to making Hamas accept a deal, and "the pressure is already working."
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