Donald Trump Announces Ceasefire in Gaza Mediated by Global Leaders; Israel and Hamas Left Out of Meeting.
In a historic move, leaders from over 20 countries signed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza on Monday (13) in Egypt, marking the peace plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The ceremony, dubbed “Peace Summit in Gaza,” took place in the city of Sharm El-Sheik, bringing together heads of state from Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar — mediators of the negotiations.
However, Israel and the Hamas group did not participate in the signing, despite being the primary parties involved in the conflict.
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The announcement came just hours after Hamas released 20 living Israeli hostages, ending more than two years of captivity.
According to Trump, this marks the beginning of a new phase that will discuss the reconstruction of Gaza and the transition of local governance.
“We achieved the impossible. People doubted there would be peace in the Middle East. Now, the reconstruction begins,” stated the Republican.
A New Phase for the Middle East
The ceasefire agreement in Gaza formally marks the end of attacks and provides for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian territory.
As per the plan presented by the White House, Israeli military forces have begun to withdraw to a pre-agreed border line with Hamas, reducing the occupied area from 75% to 53%.
The central goal is to pave the way for lasting peace in the region, with the creation of an international council responsible for overseeing Gaza during the transition period.
This structure is still to be detailed, but it is already sparking discussions about its composition and legitimacy, especially in light of the absence of both sides of the conflict in the negotiations.
Release of Hostages and Prisoner Exchange
According to official information, Hamas had been holding 48 hostages since the terrorist attack in October 2023. Under the new agreement, 20 were released alive, while 28 are considered dead or missing.
In return, the Israeli government began to release about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 250 sentenced to life imprisonment.
The detainees were transferred by the Red Cross to Gaza, the West Bank, and neighboring Arab countries.
This exchange is seen as a goodwill gesture that reinforces the diplomatic effort to consolidate the ceasefire in Gaza and reduce regional tensions.
The Absence of Israel and Hamas Raises Questions
Despite being at the center of the conflict, Israel did not send representatives to the summit. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited religious reasons to justify his absence but stated that the country remains “committed to peace.”
The Hamas group, classified as a terrorist organization by several nations, stayed away from the negotiations, although it accepted the basic terms of the ceasefire.
This absence raises questions about the practical effectiveness of the agreement and about how the proposed new global governance model for oversight in Gaza will be implemented by the mediators.
Hamas has already signaled resistance to any type of foreign oversight in the territory.
Global Participation and Political Impact
In addition to Trump, the meeting gathered major figures from international politics, such as Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi (Egypt), Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkey), Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (Qatar), Emmanuel Macron (France), Giorgia Meloni (Italy), Keir Starmer (United Kingdom), and Mahmoud Abbas (Palestine Authority).
In his speech, Trump described the day as “historic for the Middle East” and stated that “the era of terror has come to an end.”
The former American president was applauded in the Israeli parliament, where he promised to continue mediating peace and “rebuild Gaza with global support.”

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