There were more than 20 world leaders who attended this very hastily organised event in Sharm el-Sheikh. Everybody here hailed Trump’s 20-point peace plan as a very significant milestone, something that really needed to be built on.
Even though the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal has been implemented, many here are worried about what comes next.
There are still a lot of details to work through, including: Will Hamas disarm? Will the Palestinian Authority have a role in the governance of a post-war Gaza? Will this plan at some point lead to a credible pathway forward for the discussion or creation of a Palestinian state?
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Monday that a two-state solution was the only way to achieve the ambitions of the Palestinians and the Israelis and live in peace as the Gaza peace summit kicked off with US President Donald Trump co-chairing the event.
ReplyDeleteAl-Sisi said that his country would host a conference on the reconstruction of Gaza following a deal for a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange.
Qatar is satisfied with the results of the summit on the Gaza Strip, which took place in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh, and hopes that it will contribute to a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, announced.
ReplyDeleteFormer US President Bill Clinton congratulated Donald Trump and regional actors for their role in the Gaza ceasefire agreement, expressing hope that this fragile moment will be the first step towards a more lasting peace.
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