Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to join Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi’s Gaza peace summit in Sharm el‑Sheikh, per U.S. President Donald Trump’s mediation.
Trump Mediates Historic Call
On Tuesday, October 13, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi held a phone conversation also attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly facilitated the contact.
Summit Agenda and Participants
The summit, taking place today in Sharm el‑Sheikh, is slated to bring together roughly 30 world leaders, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and leaders from Qatar and Indonesia. Discussions will focus on implementing Donald Trump’s 20‑point Gaza peace plan, aimed at ending hostilities and rebuilding the area dubbed “New Gaza.”
Palestinian Leaders Set to Attend
Egypt’s presidential spokesman confirmed that both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will attend the peace summit, signalling a commitment to a negotiated end to the Gaza war.
Netanyahu’s Planned Absence Over Jewish Holiday
According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli premier would not travel to Egypt for the summit due to the Jewish holiday Simchat Torah, concluding the Sukkot festivities. The announcement followed Egypt’s statement that Netanyahu would attend, and the report came from the Associated Press.
Egypt’s Outlook Post‑Summit
Netanyahu remains skeptical about the Palestinian Authority’s potential role in post‑war Gaza administration, while Trump, as noted by U.S. media, does not rule out such a possibility, viewing it as part of a broader regional compromise.
