On Monday, the White House released the “Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity,” signed by US President Donald Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit followed — an event intended to solidify commitments on Gaza, the region, and the path toward peace.
Key Statements from Summit Figures
Egyptian President — Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
El-Sisi stood by the summit’s stakes, v:
“The Palestinian people have suffered like no other throughout modern history, yet remained resilient managed to persevere in the face of immense challenges.
Egypt will remain a source of support for them and continue to back their resilience and their legitimate, inalienable rights, including the right to self-determination, and their right to live in safety and peace, like all other peoples of the world, in an independent state living side-by-side with Israel, on their land in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, under their legitimate leadership and along the June 4, 1967 borders, in accordance with international law and relevant resolutions of international legitimacy.” He then called this day a “Historic milestone that ends an agonising chapter,” and said, “Let the Gaza war be the last war in the Middle East.”
US President — Donald Trump
Trump delivered a bold, sweeping vision:
“The second phase of the Gaza agreement has begun,”
emphasizing that the world would witness “a lot of progress in the Middle East.”
He also noted: “There is a lot of rubble and debris in Gaza, and the Strip needs a cleanup.”
He called for a new era of harmony, saying the region has “a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us.”
He urged leaders “to declare that our future will not be ruled by the fights of generations past.”
“Now the rebuilding begins”
“This took 3,000 years to get to this point, can you believe it? And it’s going to hold up too.”
Emir of Qatar — Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
The Emir posted on X:
“We are pleased with the positive outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, and we hope it will serve as a starting point for further future agreements that fulfill the aspirations of our brothers in the Gaza Strip, and contribute to reaching a comprehensive, just, and sustainable solution to the Palestinian issue, looking forward to the commitment of all parties to the mutual understanding achieved for the benefit of all.”
UN Secretariat — & Farhan Haq
UN Secretary-General Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said that “Sharm el-Sheikh is a symbol of peace and diplomacy,” emphasizing the importance of the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Agreement in efforts to end the war in Gaza.
He also appealed “to regional and international actors to seize this moment of respite to restart a credible political process that can deliver the outcome of two independent, sovereign, democratic States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security within their secure and recognized borders on the basis of pre-1967 lines, with Jerusalem as the capital of both states – in line with international law, UN resolutions and other relevant agreements”.
Further, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, affirmed:
The international organization will rely on the results and outcomes of the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit as a starting point for future actions, noting that ensuring the continuation of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is the top priority at this stage.
Italian Prime Minister — Giorgia Meloni
Meloni affirmed Italy’s ongoing involvement on X:
“I reaffirm Italy’s commitment to contributing to the stabilization, reconstruction, and development of the Gaza Strip and to relaunching a political process toward a framework of peace, security, and stability in the Middle East based on the two-state solution.”
British Prime Minister — Keir Starmer
Starmer characterized the moment as pivotal:
The Middle East had entered “a decisive stage to end the war.”
“Today is the first, crucial phase in ending the war in the Middle East. Now we must deliver lasting peace and a secure future for the whole region. The UK is providing additional humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza, and we will lead efforts to accelerate its reconstruction.”
European Council / EU — António Costa
European Council President António Costa called the summit:
“a rare moment of hope.” He also stated that,
“The European Union will continue to support international efforts to uphold the ceasefire in Gaza and advance a lasting peace that ensures security for both Palestinians and Israelis,”
Canadian Prime Minister — Mark Carney
Carney described the signing as transformative:
“The first phase of today’s historic peace plan has been signed, opening a new chapter for Israelis, Palestinians, and the world. Canada commends the leadership of President Trump, and leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye for enabling this step toward a just and lasting peace.”
Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs — Barth Eide
Eide struck a pragmatic note on the road ahead:
“The current moment is just the beginning, and more work and effort are required to transform the points into a real peace. The absence of war does not necessarily mean the achievement of a lasting and real peace.”
“We will participate in urgent humanitarian relief efforts in the Gaza Strip. We must cooperate to provide for the needs of the Palestinian people. We will also play another role with the Palestinian Authority to prepare for its return to the Gaza Strip.”
Conclusion
The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit marked a concentrated moment of diplomacy and bold rhetoric. Leaders from around the world placed weight behind the Trump Declaration, tying their nations to a shared vision for Gaza’s future.
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