Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi, with U.S. President Donald Trump, agreed on a phone call on Monday, Oct. 13 to schedule a summit in Sharm El‑Sheikh.
Phone Call Facilitated by Trump
On Monday morning, October 13, Netanjahu and Sisi spoke by phone. U.S. President Donald Trump, who had brokered the conversation, joined the call and played a pivotal role in re‑opening dialogue between the two heads of state.
It was the first direct discussion between Israel’s and Egypt’s leaders since the outbreak of the Gaza war.
Summit Scheduled in Sharm El‑Sheikh
After Trump’s intervention, the Israeli prime minister received an official invitation to attend the meeting slated for later that day at the Sharm El‑Sheikh resort.
Key Participants at the Summit
Around 30 world leaders are expected, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and leaders of Qatar and Indonesia.
Both Prime Minister Netanjahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will be present to solidify an end‑to‑war agreement.
Peace Plan for Gaza
Talks will focus on implementing Donald Trump’s 20‑point Gaza peace plan, which demands a complete halt to hostilities and the construction of a “New Gaza.”
Egypt’s Stance on Post‑War Administration
Netanjahu remains skeptical about a role for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza’s post‑conflict administration. Trump, however, says the possibility cannot be ruled out as part of a broader regional compromise.
