Egypt’s president to hold peace summit on Gaza war on October 13
Egypt’s president to hold a peace summit on ending the war in Gaza on October 13 (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Egypt will host an international summit where world leaders will discuss ways to achieve peace in the Middle East and end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement from the office of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
On Monday, October 13, 2025, the international forum titled the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit will take place in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The summit is timed to coincide with intensified diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation in the Middle East and achieve lasting peace in the region.
Leaders from more than 20 countries are expected to participate. The summit will be co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump. Participants plan to discuss mechanisms to end the war in the Gaza Strip, as well as measures to strengthen stability and security across the Middle East.
Goals and agenda of the forum
The main objective of the summit is to develop practical steps to de-escalate the conflict, as well as to initiate a new phase of political dialogue and cooperation among countries in the region.
The agenda includes discussing humanitarian initiatives, measures to rebuild destroyed infrastructure, and creating a long-term platform for dialogue between the conflicting parties.
Organizers emphasize that the forum reflects the strategic vision of the US administration, aimed at stabilizing the situation in the world’s most tense hotspots. The focus is on ending violence, restoring negotiations, and establishing a robust security architecture in the region.
The Sharm El-Sheikh summit is seen as a key diplomatic step toward reducing tensions and forming a new model of regional interaction.
Israeli forces will maintain a presence in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is fully disarmed, as outlined in the US peace plan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made this statement following the enactment of the ceasefire agreement, which went into effect at noon local time.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a visit to Israel on Sunday, October 12, around 3:00 p.m. local time. This information was previously announced by the Israeli public broadcaster Kan, although there has been no official confirmation from the US leader so far.
