In a significant display of international cooperation, President Donald Trump joined nearly two dozen world leaders for a Middle East Peace signing ceremony. This event officially initiated a historic first-phase agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The signing took place in Sharm el-Sheikh, facilitated by key regional figures. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the Emir of Qatar, and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stood alongside Trump to formalize the documents.
The momentous occasion was witnessed by a broad coalition of global leaders. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were among the dignitaries present to observe the proceedings.
President Trump praised the assembled leaders, calling them “the most powerful leaders, the richest leaders.” He acknowledged that his frank characterization might not be “politically correct,” but emphasized their collective will to resolve the Gaza situation.
He expressed that the unified commitment was what made this agreement possible. Trump described the deal as generating an unprecedented level of excitement, noting it “took off like a rocket ship from the beginning” compared to other deals he had facilitated.
The President recognized the immense complexity of achieving peace in the Middle East, acknowledging it was widely considered the “biggest, most complicated” diplomatic challenge. This made the successful completion of the first phase particularly significant.
Following the formal signing, the leaders participated in photo opportunities to mark the diplomatic milestone. Trump confirmed that the documents for the initial agreement were fully executed, signaling a potential new beginning for regional relations.
