With Jordan’s Participation: Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit Convenes Today

With Jordan’s Participation: Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit Convenes Today
With Jordan’s Participation: Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit Convenes Today
Jordan is participating on Monday in an international summit titled the “Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit”, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump, with the attendance of leaders from over 20 countries, including presidents, vice presidents, prime ministers, and ministers.اضافة اعلان

The summit aims to explore ways to end the war in the Gaza Strip, strengthen efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and discuss post-war arrangements while opening new avenues for regional cooperation.

The summit is part of a U.S.-led initiative by President Trump to achieve peace in the region, as part of ongoing international efforts to end conflicts and enhance regional security and stability.

The European Union announced its participation, represented by European Council President Antonio Costa, alongside United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. According to Axios, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will attend the summit.

A Hamas official stated that the movement will not participate in the signing ceremony for the agreement to end the war in Gaza scheduled in Egypt. Meanwhile, according to Iran’s official IRNA news agency, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian declined attendance, with no clarification on whether Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would attend.

On Thursday, October 9, a ceasefire agreement for Gaza was announced after more than two years of conflict, during which Israeli operations led to over 67,000 Palestinian deaths, mostly women and children. This announcement followed indirect negotiations held in Sharm El-Sheikh, involving U.S., Egyptian, Turkish, and Qatari mediators.

On September 29, 2025, President Trump published a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war, pending approval by relevant parties. Key provisions include:

Gaza to become a de-radicalized, terrorism-free zone posing no threat to neighbors.

Immediate cessation of hostilities upon agreement, with Israeli forces withdrawing to designated lines ahead of a prisoner exchange.

Suspension of all military operations, including air and artillery strikes, during the transition.

Release of all captives: Israel to release 250 life-sentenced prisoners and 1,700 Palestinians detained after October 7, 2023, including women and children, in exchange for returning the bodies of Israeli captives. For each Israeli body returned, Israel will release the remains of 15 Palestinians.

Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and disarmament will be granted amnesty, with safe passage for those wishing to leave Gaza.

Humanitarian aid to Gaza will be delivered immediately through the UN, Red Cross, and other international entities. Rafah crossing will operate under mechanisms similar to the January 19, 2025 agreement.

The plan also envisions temporary technocratic Palestinian governance in Gaza, supervised by an international transitional authority called the “Peace Council”, chaired by Trump with other global leaders, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. This body will manage services, secure funding for reconstruction, and oversee a transitional period until the Palestinian Authority regains effective control.

Additional provisions include:

Economic development plans for Gaza, with modern city initiatives and international investment to create jobs.

Establishment of a special economic zone with preferential tariffs and international agreements.

No forced relocation; residents may stay or leave freely.

Complete dismantling of Hamas’ military infrastructure under independent supervision, supported by international programs to reintegrate fighters.

Promotion of interfaith dialogue to foster tolerance and peaceful coexistence, changing prevailing narratives in Palestinian and Israeli societies.

The plan envisions a “New Gaza”, focused on prosperity and peaceful coexistence, with guarantees from regional partners to ensure compliance and prevent future threats. A temporary international stability force (ISF) will deploy immediately to secure borders, support trained Palestinian police, and facilitate the flow of goods for reconstruction. Israeli forces will gradually withdraw while ensuring security until Gaza is free of terrorist threats.

Finally, as reconstruction progresses and the Palestinian Authority implements reforms, conditions may emerge for a serious path toward Palestinian self-determination and statehood, which the United States recognizes as a legitimate aspiration, alongside renewed dialogue with Israel to achieve lasting, peaceful coexistence.