In a pivotal gathering, U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will co-host a peace summit focused on the Gaza Strip. This significant event is set for Monday in Sharm El Sheikh, following Trump’s visit to Israel, where he will address the Knesset and meet families of hostages.
Gaza Peace Summit Goals
The primary objective of the summit is to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza and enhance regional stability in the Middle East. According to the Egyptian presidency, the summit aims to foster peace and stability, marking a new era of security in the region. Key discussions will revolve around the current ceasefire and the implementation of Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Attendee List for the Summit
The summit will host more than 20 world leaders, many of whom have played essential roles in negotiating the ceasefire and hostage release. Key attendees include:
- Donald Trump – U.S. President
- Abdel Fattah al-Sisi – Egyptian President
- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani – Emir of Qatar
- Mahmoud Abbas – Palestinian Authority President
- Emmanuel Macron – President of France
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan – President of Turkey
- Keir Starmer – UK Prime Minister
- Pedro Sánchez – Spanish Prime Minister
- Giorgia Meloni – Italian Prime Minister
- Antonio Costa – European Council President
- António Guterres – UN Secretary-General
- Ahmed Aboul Gheit – Arab League Secretary-General
- King Abdullah II – King of Jordan
- Ahmad Al Abdullah Al Sabah – Prime Minister of Kuwait
- King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa – King of Bahrain
- Prabowo Subianto – President of Indonesia
- Ilham Aliyev – President of Azerbaijan
- Friedrich Merz – German Chancellor
- Kyriakos Mitsotakis – Greek Prime Minister
- Nikol Pashinyan – Armenian Prime Minister
- Viktor Orbán – Prime Minister of Hungary
- Shehbaz Sharif – Prime Minister of Pakistan
- Mark Carney – Prime Minister of Canada
- Jonas Gahr Store – Prime Minister of Norway
- Mohammed Shia al-Sudani – Prime Minister of Iraq
Notable Absences
Despite the significance of this summit, several key players will not be attending:
- Israeli Officials – Israel will not send representatives, as confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson.
- Hamas Representatives – The group announced it would not participate, highlighting its communication through Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
- Iranian Officials – Iran declined the invitation, with officials citing U.S. threats as a reason for their absence.
Conclusion
The upcoming Gaza peace summit is a crucial step toward resolving long-standing conflicts in the region. With influential leaders participating, the discussions aim to lay the groundwork for lasting peace and stability.
