Trump Seals Gaza Peace Plan with Regional Leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – U.S. President Donald Trump signed a peace plan for Gaza today alongside a gathering of international leaders, signaling a renewed push for stabilization and reconstruction in teh region. The ceremony, held in Sharm el-Sheikh, brought together key players including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-sisi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, alongside representatives from several other nations.
Discussions on the sidelines of the signing focused heavily on the urgent need to increase humanitarian access to Gaza, addressing the extensive needs of the civilian population. Attendees included British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Canadian Prime Minister Michael Carney, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The agreement aims to lay the groundwork for long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Gaza Strip.
A meaningful moment occurred as President Trump greeted Palestinian President Abu Mazen, engaging in the longest bilateral exchange with a leader at the summit – a conversation lasting approximately ninety seconds, during which Trump primarily listened and nodded. The Palestinian leader arrived near the end of the proceedings, accompanied to the stage by french President macron.
The event drew significant media attention, with 232 journalists and correspondents from foreign outlets accredited, according to Diaa Rashwan, president of the Egyptian State Data Service. The breakdown included 14 U.S.newspapers,32 European publications,22 Asian media organizations,and 17 from Arab countries.
During the official family photo, President Trump and President al-Sisi were positioned at the center, flanked by Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and King Abdullah II of Jordan on one side, and President Erdogan of Türkiye on the other. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the only female leader present, positioned at the far left of the stage. Abu Mazen stood on the right, alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
