CAIRO – 12 October 2025: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump will co-chair the Gaza peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday, according to a statement by the Egyptian Presidency.
The summit follows a ceasefire and prisoner-swap deal reached between Israel and Hamas after intensive indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh over recent days, halting a two-year war that has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians.
The negotiations were mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, with the participation of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, paving the way for the truce and a surge in humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The agreement marks the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, which lays the groundwork for post-war governance and reconstruction efforts.
Under the terms of the deal, Israeli forces have completed their withdrawal to a designated line inside Gaza, according to Israeli reports. Over the next three days, Hamas is required to release all 48 captives still held, about 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
Israel and Hamas are expected to continue discussions on the subsequent phases of Trump’s plan, addressing contentious issues such as Hamas disarmament, post-war administration, and security guarantees to prevent renewed conflict.
'Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit'
In a statement late Saturday, the Egyptian Presidency said the “Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace” will bring together leaders from more than 20 countries.
The summit, the Presidency added, comes within the framework of Trump’s vision for peace in the region and his ongoing efforts to end global conflicts.
It aims to end the Gaza war, advance peace and stability in the Middle East, and open a new chapter of regional cooperation and security, the statement added.
According to media reports, Trump will travel to Sharm El-Sheikh directly after visiting Israel, where he is expected to deliver a speech before the Knesset and meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and families of captives.
The Élysée Palace has announced that French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday to hold discussions “with partners on the next steps” of the Gaza peace plan.
Sun, Oct. 12, 2025
