In a landmark event held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, a pivotal document supporting the Gaza ceasefire deal was signed on Monday, October 13, 2025. The agreement, mediated by Egypt, the United States, Qatar, and Turkey, was formalized by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, US President Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Notably, neither Israel nor Hamas were present at the signing ceremony. The summit, co-chaired by the Egyptian and US Presidents, saw participation from leaders of over 20 countries and various international organizations. President Sisi hailed the agreement as a ‘glimmer of hope’ for peace and stability in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for a two-state solution. The summit underscored the importance of international cooperation to ensure the implementation of the ceasefire, including Israeli troop withdrawals, the exchange of hostages and prisoners, and the facilitation of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Hamas announced the release of all 20 remaining hostages, while Israel began freeing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The conflict has resulted in over 67,000 deaths and widespread devastation in Gaza, according to health authorities and UN-backed experts.
Document to support Gaza ceasefire deal signed at summit in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh
