Starmer to attend Gaza peace summit in Egypt, No 10 says

Starmer to attend Gaza peace summit in Egypt, No 10 says

The upcoming international peace summit in Egypt, where the peace plan for Gaza will be signed, has gathered attention from various world leaders. Sir Keir Starmer is set to pay special tribute to US President Donald Trump during the event in Sharm El-Sheikh, Downing Street confirmed. The ceasefire in Gaza that went into effect recently was brokered by Trump, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first phase of the agreement and a deal for the return of hostages.

The summit, to be led by President Trump alongside Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, will see participation from leaders of over 20 countries. According to a spokesman for al-Sisi, the summit aims to secure the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas by a specific deadline. As part of the deal, Israel is expected to release Palestinian prisoners and detainees and allow more aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

Downing Street highlighted the significance of Monday’s summit, describing it as a historic moment after years of conflict in the region. Sir Keir will express gratitude to Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as to President Trump, for their efforts leading up to the signing ceremony of the peace plan. The UK is committed to supporting the ceasefire, delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, and laying the groundwork for lasting peace and security.

French President Emmanuel Macron is also set to attend the summit, showing his support for the agreement’s implementation. The summit, as announced by Egypt’s presidency, aims to bring an end to the war in Gaza and promote peace and stability in the Middle East. President Trump, who plans to travel to the region, expressed anticipation for the summit and noted the presence of world leaders invited to the event

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