Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump will co-chair the “Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace” on 13 October, 2025, taking place in the Red Sea city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The summit is set to bring together world leaders to unite for a common goal; ending the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and establishing a new era of peace and stability in the Middle East. The summit follows the recent announcement of a ceasefire, marking the conclusion of a two-year war that has devastated Gaza. The ceasefire was announced on 8 October, 2025, by the U.S. President Donald Trump as part of a negotiated agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey after intensive negotiations. Moreover, the Egyptian presidency has emphasized that the summit aims to solidify the ceasefire and to promote regional security and stability. In the lead-up to this meeting, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in detailed discussions regarding the summit arrangements and the implementation of the initial phase of the Gaza peace agreement. French President Emmanuel Macron is also expected to attend,…
20 World Leaders to Convene in Egypt for Sisi-Trump Hosted Gaza Peace Summit
October 12, 2025
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist