In a major diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are set to co-chair a crucial Gaza peace summit on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The Egyptian presidency announced that more than twenty world leaders will gather in the Red Sea resort city to deliberate on pathways toward peace, stability, and reconstruction in the war-torn Gaza Strip.
The summit, scheduled for Monday afternoon, aims to “end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and usher in a new era of regional security.” The gathering will mark one of the most significant international diplomatic efforts in recent years, signaling a collective push to restore calm and rebuild trust in the region.
Among those confirmed to attend are UN Secretary-General António Guterres, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and French President Emmanuel Macron. Their presence underscores the growing global urgency to address the humanitarian and political crisis that has engulfed Gaza.
However, the participation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains uncertain, and Hamas has already declared it will not be part of the talks. “We will not be involved,” stated Hossam Badran, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, emphasizing that previous communications were channeled mainly through Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
As the world watches closely, this summit represents more than just diplomatic discussions—it symbolizes a shared hope for an end to cycles of violence and the beginning of renewed cooperation in the Middle East. Whether this gathering leads to tangible progress remains to be seen, but it undeniably renews the world’s call for peace, compassion, and unity.
