- October 13, 2025
- 9:07 pm
- Middle East
Without Netanyahu, who refused to go to Egypt under the pretext of the start of the Simchat Torah holiday, an agreement was signed in Sharm el-Sheikh on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Leaders of the USA, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt reached an agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The document was signed on October 13, 2025, at a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Reuters reports.
Historic Agreement
US President Donald Trump noted that the agreement contains many provisions ensuring long-term peace. “This is a day millions have strived for. With the historic agreement, prayers have been heard. Together we achieved the impossible,” he emphasized.
The American leader added that this breakthrough opens a new era for the region. “Now we can build a strong, stable, and prosperous region, abandoning the path of terror,” Trump stated.
The Role of Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed the agreement, thanking Turkey, Qatar, and the USA for their efforts. He emphasized that this could become the foundation for a new stage of coexistence.
El-Sisi expressed hope for the implementation of a two-state solution based on the recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Details of the Agreement
Israel and Hamas agreed to cease hostilities and release hostages. Israel will begin a partial withdrawal of troops, and Hamas will release prisoners captured in October 2023. In response, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including those sentenced to life imprisonment.
This step could mark the beginning of a new chapter in the region’s history, where peace and cooperation replace conflicts and disagreements. The end of hostilities is not just a diplomatic success but an opportunity for sustainable development and stability.
