President Donald Trump of the United States and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are preparing to co-host a significant peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, focused on achieving a durable solution to the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Set for later this week, the conference will convene prominent global leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, both of whom have officially confirmed their participation through their government channels.
The European Union will also have a presence at the summit, represented by European Council President Antonio Costa. A spokesperson for the EU expressed strong support for the initiative, highlighting the bloc’s commitment to fostering peace.
“This proposal presents a genuine opportunity to establish a fair and lasting peace, and the EU is dedicated to backing these efforts and aiding in their realization,” the spokesperson remarked.
King Abdullah II of Jordan is anticipated to join the summit as well, according to reports from Amman’s state media.
On the other hand, the attendance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains uncertain, with no official word from his office regarding his participation.
In contrast, Hamas has declined to engage in the summit. Hossam Badran, a senior official within Hamas’s political bureau, told AFP that the group “will not take part” in the talks.
“Historically, Hamas has relied on Qatari and Egyptian intermediaries during negotiations concerning Gaza,” Badran explained, underscoring the group’s preference for indirect dialogue.
This upcoming summit represents one of the most comprehensive diplomatic attempts to date to resolve the Gaza crisis, following a period marked by intensified conflict and unsuccessful ceasefire negotiations.
