In a significant diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are set to co-chair a Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, bringing together more than 20 world leaders in an urgent bid to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza and pave the way for lasting regional peace.
According to the Egyptian presidency, the high-level summit 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 and cooperation.”
The summit has drawn participation from several prominent global figures, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and French President Emmanuel Macron, who have all confirmed their attendance.
However, it remains uncertain whether Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend. Meanwhile, Hamas has officially announced that it will not take part in the summit.
Hossam Badran, a senior member of Hamas’s political bureau, told AFP that the group “will not be involved,” emphasizing that Hamas has previously operated through Qatari and Egyptian mediators during negotiations related to Gaza.
This summit could mark a historic turning point, not only for the Middle East but for the global pursuit of peace. As world leaders gather with hopes of bridging divides and restoring stability, the eyes of the world will be on Sharm el-Sheikh — where diplomacy will once again be tested, and where hope may find its voice amidst conflict.
