Egyptian team to enter Gaza, help locate deceased hostages' bodies, as US prevents Israel from taking steps to punish Hamas for delay.

A British investigation has revealed that some 150 Hamas killers released as part of the deal with Israel are staying at a luxury five-star hotel in Cairo.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed the importance of fully implementing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza Strip and ensuring the smooth entry of humanitarian, relief and medical aid into the territory. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdeatty emphasized during a phone call with Fidan on Saturday […]

Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Osama Abdel Khaleq warned against the failure to implement the provisions of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Agreement, which aims to maintain the ceasefire and ensure stability in the region. Speaking at a UN Security Council session on the situation in the Middle East, Abdel Khaleq condemned the … The post Egypt warns of failure to implement Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Search rates have risen this year amongst Egyptians interested in the best countries to travel to without a visa – whether for tourism, business, or leisure – owing to the rising costs of travel and the difficulty of obtaining visas for various destinations. According to the latest data from the Passport Index, Egyptian passport holders … The post Here are 17 countries Egyptians can visit without a visa appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Search rates have risen this year amongst Egyptians interested in the best countries to travel to without a visa – whether for tourism, business, or leisure – owing to the rising costs of travel and the difficulty of obtaining visas for various destinations. According to the latest data from the Passport Index, Egyptian passport holders … The post With just a passport, here are 17 countries Egyptians can visit without a visa appeared first on Egypt Independent.

154 released terrorists are staying at Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel, five-star Marriott resort with restaurants, a pool, spa and fitness center, according to the Daily Mail

Capricorn's accelerating cash collections from Egypt come as international oil firms operating in the country face lengthy delays in payments The post Capricorn Energy shares surge 16% after $50m payment from Egypt appeared first on Gulf Business.

Egypt reiterated its support for the Palestinian people in securing their rights, including the establishment of an independent state, and expressed solidarity with Syria and Lebanon in protecting their territorial integrity and sovereignty. Speaking at a UN Security Council session on the Middle East, Egypt’s permanent representative, Osama Abdel Khalek, said that lasting peace in […]

Maestro Nayer Nagui stated that participating in a world-class event like the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is an honor for any artist, noting that the event has been a dream for 20 years and was finally realized through tremendous effort. Nagui told Al-Masry Al-Youm that the artistic vision for the … The post Renowned Egyptian maestro Nayer Nagui to lead historic Grand Egyptian Museum opening orchestra appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, Ambassador Osama Abdelkhalek, warned against the failure to implement the clauses of the Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement aimed at cementing the ceasefire and achieving regional stability. Addressing a Security Council session on the situation in the Middle East on Thursday, Ambassador Abdelkhalek described the summit as a … The post Egypt warns: Non-compliance with Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement risks catastrophe appeared first on Egypt Independent.

As Gaza factions urge pressure on Israel to uphold the cease-fire, Hamas and Palestinian Authority delegations met in Cairo to discuss postwar political and security arrangements and control of the Rafah crossing

The Orionid meteor shower hit its peak during the dark nights surrounding October's new moon phase.

A recent open-access study published in Archaeometry unveils the first direct evidence of arsenical bronze production on Elephantine Island, Aswan, dating to Egypt's Middle Kingdom (c. 2000–1650 BCE). The research reveals a far more intricate metallurgical tradition in ancient Egypt than previously understood.

arXiv:2510.18983v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We study the spectral rigidity problem for Sinai billiards with finite horizon, specifically asking whether the geometry of the billiard table can be recovered from the lengths of its (marked) periodic trajectories. To address this, we introduce an enriched marked length spectrum EL and prove that two Sinai billiards sharing the same EL must be isometric. Our approach involves approximating the billiard flow using geodesic flows on smooth Riemannian surfaces. In the limit, these flows converge to CAT(0) spaces, which encode both the lengths of periodic orbits and the geometry of the boundary. We adapt Otal's original method -- developed for marked length spectrum rigidity in negatively curved surfaces -- to this new setting. Here, the lack of curvature control is offset by metric comparison estimates. By integrating the analysis of geodesic flows with perturbative techniques for periodic orbits, we establish a rigidity theorem for Sinai

Pretending the Muslim Brotherhood is merely another faith-based fundamentalist organisation is not "tolerance" - it is wilful blindness. Opinion.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has urged the world to exert efforts to strengthen the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, ensure the regular entry of humanitarian aid, and initiate the reconstruction process in the region. Egypt’s presidential spokesperson, Mohamed El-Shenawy, stated in a statement published Wednesday on the presidency’s website that President Sisi expressed, during […]

University of Minnesota researchers studied the microbial degradation of the USS Cairo, one of the first ironclad and steam-powered gunboats used in the United States Civil War. Studies of microbial degradation of historic woods are essential to help protect and preserve important cultural artifacts.

One of the largest volcanic eruptions in the last 10,000 years took place at the Greek island of Thera (Santorini) in the Aegean Sea, but its dating during the late 17th or 16th century BCE remained controversial. Volcanic ash from the eruption spread over a large area in the eastern Mediterranean region. One of the lingering questions in archaeology was how this huge geological event lined up with royal Egyptian chronologies.

The serious issue of the water conflict among countries sharing the Nile River was the focus of a major speech by Engineer Mohamed Ezzat Saleh, a well-known Egyptian writer and thinker, at the University of Hamburg.The university, which extended the invitation, hosted the event as part of its yearly “Arab Cultural Weeks” initiative.Saleh clearly explained […] The post Egyptian writer addresses Nile water crisis at Hamburg Univ. appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The Egyptian government has approved the issuance of non-circulating commemorative coins to mark the forthcoming opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). These gold and silver coins will be issued in several denominations: one pound, five pounds, ten pounds, twenty-five pounds, fifty pounds, and one hundred pounds, in anticipation of the official opening ceremony scheduled … The post Egypt to issue special commemorative coins in gold and silver for Grand Egyptian Museum opening appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Economic relations between Egypt and the European Union (EU) have witnessed remarkable development as EU countries remain Egypt’s leading trading partner. In March 2024, the two sides elevated their cooperation to the level of a “Comprehensive and Strategic Partnership”, alongside the announcement of a €7.4 billion European financial package for Egypt, reflecting mutual determination to … The post Egypt, EU represent strong economic partnership, strategic understanding appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has received three international awards during its trial operation which began in October 2024. The first was the Versailles International Award, which ranked the GEM among 2024’s seven most beautiful museums in the world for 2024. The award was granted by UNESCO in Paris, and is given to museums that … The post Grand Egyptian Museum receives 3 international awards prior to official opening appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Hassan Rashad’s visit was the first by a senior Egyptian official to Israel since the Gaza war began two years ago; in office since October 2024, he has played a central role in talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt and Qatar

The Daily Mail newspaper reported earlier on Tuesday, that the 3,300-year-old tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh may collapse due to the threat of flooding

According to the UK government, the decision to remove Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham from the list of proscribed terrorist organisations will mean closer engagement with the new Syrian government and support UK foreign and domestic priorities

Egypt received the “Best Heritage Destination” award at the World Tourism Awards during a vibrant ceremony at the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, alongside celebrations for 100 leading tourism changemakers. This distinguished recognition highlights Egypt’s remarkable efforts to preserve its unique historical and cultural heritage, as well as its dedication to sharing […] The post Egypt named world’s Best Heritage Destination at Global Tourism Forum appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egypt made a strong emergence on the global tourism map this year, yet the rankings it secured in international classifications varied significantly depending on the assessment methodology and criteria used. In the annual US News & World Report ranking, Egypt achieved a commendable ninth place globally among the best countries for tourism in 2025. This … The post Egypt’s evolving global tourism profile: Strong rankings mask disparate metrics appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian military intelligence chief Hassan Rashad met with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss further implementation of President Trump's peace plan.

The Minister of the Public Business Sector Mohamed Shimi, reviewed the most prominent investment opportunities available in Egyptian state assets during a meeting held with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday. The meeting focused particularly on tourism and construction sectors, particularly a range of historical buildings owned by Omar Effendi company.   Omar Effendi Buildings … The post Egypt considers turning Omar Effendi branches into tourist Hotels appeared first on Egypt Independent.

arXiv:2510.16198v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Despite recent advances in AI, multimodal culturally diverse datasets are still limited, particularly for regions in the Middle East and Africa. In this paper, we introduce EgMM-Corpus, a multimodal dataset dedicated to Egyptian culture. By designing and running a new data collection pipeline, we collected over 3,000 images, covering 313 concepts across landmarks, food, and folklore. Each entry in the dataset is manually validated for cultural authenticity and multimodal coherence. EgMM-Corpus aims to provide a reliable resource for evaluating and training vision-language models in an Egyptian cultural context. We further evaluate the zero-shot performance of Contrastive Language-Image Pre-training CLIP on EgMM-Corpus, on which it achieves 21.2% Top-1 accuracy and 36.4% Top-5 accuracy in classification. These results underscore the existing cultural bias in large-scale vision-language models and demonstrate the importance of EgMM-Corpus

Soldiers from the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion allegedly smuggled hundreds of thousands of shekels worth in cigarrettes into the Gaza Strip using military vehicles and aid trucks.

President Lee Jae Myung held his first phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday and discussed ways to expand cooperation between the two countries, Lee's office said. During the call, the two leaders congratulated the 30-year anniversary this year marking the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, presidential spokesperson Kim Nam-jun said in a release. Lee and El-Sisi also shared an understanding that the two countries have developed mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, including the economy and defense industry, and noted there is great potential for more cooperation. They also shared hopes for further deepening their collaboration in culture, education and people-to-people exchanges, given the recent popularity of Korean culture in Egypt. The Egyptian president said leading South Korean companies' investments have made significant contributions to the African country's economy, adding he hopes for their continued

According to a post on the group’s Telegram channel, the delegation is led by head of Hamas Gaza office Khalil al-Hayya

Nader Sadaqa, a member of the tiny Samaritan community, served 22 years of six life sentences for deadly attacks; freed in the latest deal, he was unexpectedly deported to Egypt

Photos online went viral on social media showing Ambassador Christopher Juncker, the Director of the King’s Office of the Netherlands, receiving Egyptian Ambassador Emad Hanna, who delivered an invitation from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands to participate in the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The king received … The post Dutch King receives special invitation to Grand Egyptian Museum appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Photos online went viral on social media showing Ambassador Christopher Juncker, the Director of the King’s Office of the Netherlands, receiving Egyptian Ambassador Emad Hanna, who delivered an invitation from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands to participate in the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The king received … The post Dutch King Willem-Alexander receives special invitation to Grand Egyptian Museum appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Gaza-Egypt border crossing will remain closed, Netanyahu says  KSL.comIsrael to keep border crossing closed as it trades accusations of ceasefire violation with Hamas  ReutersRafah border crossing to stay closed ‘until further notice’, says Israel  The Guardian'We're turning the tide on Gaza starvation crisis' - UN aid chief  BBCToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Central African Republic  OCHA

Gaza-Egypt border crossing will remain closed, Netanyahu says  KSL.comIsrael to keep border crossing closed as it trades accusations of ceasefire violation with Hamas  ReutersRafah border crossing to stay closed ‘until further notice’, says Israel  The Guardian'We're turning the tide on Gaza starvation crisis' - UN aid chief  BBCToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Central African Republic  OCHA

Israel identifies bodies of 2 hostages as Gaza border crossing with Egypt remains closed  AP NewsEleventh deceased hostage identified among two returned to Israel overnight, kibbutz says  CNNRemains of 2nd slain hostage returned by Hamas identified as Thailand's Sonthaya Oakkharasr  The Times of IsraelIsrael identifies remains of 10th deceased hostage handed over by Hamas  Fox NewsUpdates: Hamas hands over one more Israeli captive’s body  Al Jazeera

Israel identifies bodies of 2 hostages as Gaza border crossing with Egypt remains closed  AP NewsEleventh deceased hostage identified among two returned to Israel overnight, kibbutz says  CNNRemains of 2nd slain hostage returned by Hamas identified as Thailand's Sonthaya Oakkharasr  The Times of IsraelIsrael identifies remains of 10th deceased hostage handed over by Hamas  Fox NewsUpdates: Hamas hands over one more Israeli captive’s body  Al Jazeera

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, adding its reopening will depend on Hamas handing over bodies of deceased hostages. Netanyahu’s statement came shortly after the Palestinian embassy in Egypt announced that the Rafah crossing, the main gateway for Gazans to leave and enter the enclave, would reopen on Monday for entry into Gaza. Hamas, in a statement late on Saturday, said...

The text emphasizes that this will enable Palestinian citizens who are in Egypt to return to the Gaza Strip

Despite Egyptian and Jordanian plans to deploy 10,000 Palestinian troops to Gaza, US- and Europe-backed international force expected to take the lead under Cairo’s command; Rafah crossing set to reopen Monday for in first since ceasefire

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk asserted Egypt’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Greece, particularly in the exchange of expertise and insights on fiscal policies and the development of tax and customs systems, as well as in fostering joint investments between the two countries. During his meeting with Greek National Economy and Finance Minister […] The post Egypt, Greece seek to boost cooperation in tax, customs systems development appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

A 3,500-year-old Egyptian fortress has been discovered on an ancient military road in the north Sinai Desert.

CAIRO, Oct 16 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed that Egypt’s water security is not open to negotiation or political games, describing it as a matter of national survival. He added that any idea that Egypt will allow harm to its Nile water rights is an illusion, he said, adding that the country will … The post PM: Egypt will not tolerate threats to its water security appeared first on Egypt Independent.

According to Badr Abdel Aty, the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump is now the "only game in town" for a settlement

A nearly three-metre-tall (9.84-foot-tall) statue of Tutankhamun, ancient Egyptian jewellery and other historical artefacts covering 4,000 years of history, will be exhibited in Hong Kong next month, as ties between China and the African nation deepen under the Belt and Road Initiative. The exhibition, titled “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums”, will be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from November for nine months. It is also organised in anticipation of the 70th...

The IMF has pushed the government to cut fuel, electricity and food subsidies while expanding social safety nets under an $8bn loan The post Egypt raises fuel prices up to 13% in latest subsidy reform push appeared first on Gulf Business.

The plague of Akhetaten has long been cited as a possible explanation for the mysterious abandonment of ancient Egypt's short-lived capital city. However, a comprehensive new archaeological analysis by researchers Dr. Gretchen Dabbs and Dr. Anna Stevens, published in the American Journal of Archaeology, analyzed the evidence for this plague and suggests it may never have affected Akhetaten at all.

Badr Abdelatty noted that Egypt is working with Hamas, as well as with regional and international partners on the ground, "to locate and to hand over the bodies as soon as possible"

An ancient limestone relief depicting Egyptian seasons was stolen from a 2,300 B.C. tomb at Saqqara near Cairo, adding to recent artifact theft cases in Egypt.

Badr Abdelatty added that he is in regular contact with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Thursday unveiled the new official website for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), marking a major milestone in the intensive preparations leading up to the museum’s highly anticipated grand opening on November 1, 2025. The new digital portal serves as a comprehensive gateway, allowing visitors to familiarize themselves … The post Grand Egyptian Museum launches new official website ahead of November grand opening appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Turkish-African Business and Economic Forum kicked off with the attendance of approximately 4,000 business-people from 54 African countries, including Egypt, as well as representatives from governments and the private sector from across the continent. Themed as “Facing Global Economic Uncertainty: Strengthening the Turkish-African Partnership,” the forum, hosted by the Ministry of Trade, coordinated by … The post With Egypt’s participation, Turkish-African Business and Economic Forum kicks off appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Abu Dhabi Aviation has announced the launch of an exclusive “Air Taxi” service in a landmark partnership with the Egyptian Air Force, signaling a major new step toward enhancing Egypt’s tourism diversity and improving the luxury travel experience for visitors. The service is designed to drastically cut down travel times between Egypt’s principal cities and … The post Egypt & Abu Dhabi Aviation launch Premium Air Taxi service to boost tourism appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Official Spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, Mohamed Al-Shenawy, uploaded a video clip on Facebook showing the moment US President Donald Trump’s aircraft, designated Air Force One, entered Egyptian airspace en route to the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit. The video featured the voice of the commander of the Egyptian F-16 fighter jet squadron that … The post Video: See the moment Egyptian fighters escort Trump’s plane to Sharm El Sheikh appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Of 250 Palestinian prisoners freed under the first stage of the hostage deal, 154 were deported to Egypt under supervision, while about 70 returned to the West Bank; Israel is tracking them closely to prevent celebrations and unrest

'This is becoming an existential threat,' warns MK Zvi Succot as lawmakers review surge in weapons smuggling from Egypt; one resident reports 550 drone runs in three days: 'I sit on my porch and drones pass overhead. One day, they’ll drop a bomb on a kindergarten'

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El Khatib reaffirmed that the Egyptian government is implementing a comprehensive economic program aimed at building a more resilient, diversified, and competitive economy. The program, he said, is based on an effective partnership with the private sector and seeks to stimulate sustainable growth through deep structural reforms, […] The post Investment min. to Fitch officials: Egypt implementing comprehensive economic reform program appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Security forces succeed in shooting down only about half the weapons-smuggling drones infiltrating the Egypt-Israel border, sources say.

Israel and the terror group discussing second phase of ceasefire, as mediators hope to fill the Strip with Palestinian security personnel trained in Egypt and Jordan, a move that the government is expected to oppose; Wall Street Journal reports Arab governments wary of sending forces to Gaza to avoid being perceived as occupiers

The aircraft has now resumed its journey to the destination airport

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Tuesday, October 14, 2025,with Lebanese Foreign and Expatriates Minister Youssef Rajji to discuss bilateral cooperation and the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit. In statements, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tamim Khallaf said that the two ministers reviewed ties between Egypt … The post FM, Lebanese counterpart discuss outcomes of Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Tuesday to elect 14 new members to the UN Human Rights Council, with Egypt and Iraq among those selected. The new members will serve three-year terms starting on January 1, 2026. Egypt secured a spot from the African group with 173 votes, alongside Angola, Mauritius, and South Africa. […]

According to official representative of Turkey’s ruling party Omer Celik, the Turkish leader would never agree to appear in the same picture with Benjamin Netanyahu, participate in the same summit with him or sit at the same table

According to the sources, the Israeli side also maintains contacts with the Egyptian authorities to settle the crisis around the return of the bodies

Earlier, the media reported that the German chancellor, the French president and other European politicians were just spectators at the peace summit

"Russia has always played, continues to play, and will continue to play a significant role in the Palestinian issue," the diplomat emphasized

Abdel Hafiz Nofal noted that the second stage should be held soon

The Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his US counterpart Donald Trump, and attended by leaders from more than 20 countries, has made significant engagements across media platforms since President Sisi first announced it at the recent Police Academy graduation ceremony on October 8 The summit prompted Twitter users … The post Sharm El-Sheikh Summit tops social media with 2.8 billion views across 18,000 posts appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani pointed out that the summit will contribute to achieving a comprehensive, just and sustainable solution to the Palestinian cause

World leaders gathered Monday evening in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to witness the signing of a landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking what U.S. President Donald Trump called "a great day for the Middle East." The post Trump, World Leaders Sign Gaza Ceasefire Pact at Egypt Peace Summit appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

In his words, "since the very start of it, under the leadership of Erdogan, Turkey has been conducting active diplomacy to end Israel’s genocide against Gaza, to protect civilians and ensure uninterrupted aid deliveries"

An international summit on peace in the Middle East was held Monday in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh, jointly chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump, with the participation of leaders and representatives from over 31 Arab and foreign countries, as well as international and regional organizations. At the […]

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi and US President Donald Trump co-chaired a peace summit in Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh on Monday on Gaza's future and the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

US President Donald Trump noted that the conflict "is over after 3000 years"

Trump, world leaders gather in Egypt for ceasefire deal signing with Netanyahu absent  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosLive updates: Israel-Gaza war; Hostages released as Trump addresses Israeli parliament  CNNLIVE: After Israel-Hamas prisoner swap, world leaders sign Gaza deal  Al JazeeraIsrael's Netanyahu won't attend Egypt summit on ending Gaza war  ReutersTrump celebrates peace in the Middle East after signing Gaza deal: 'Achieved the impossible'  Fox News

Trump, world leaders gather in Egypt for ceasefire deal signing with Netanyahu absent  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosLive updates: Israel-Gaza war; Hostages released as Trump addresses Israeli parliament  CNNLIVE: After Israel-Hamas prisoner swap, world leaders sign Gaza deal  Al JazeeraIsrael's Netanyahu won't attend Egypt summit on ending Gaza war  ReutersTrump celebrates peace in the Middle East after signing Gaza deal: 'Achieved the impossible'  Fox News

Israel's Netanyahu won't attend Egypt summit on ending Gaza war  ReutersLIVE: After Israel-Hamas prisoner swap, world leaders sign Gaza deal  Al JazeeraIntroducing Trump, Sissi says two-state solution is only way to Israel’s security  The Times of IsraelTrump, world leaders gather in Egypt for ceasefire deal signing with Netanyahu absent  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosEgyptian president says Trump’s Mideast proposal is ‘last chance’ for peace in the region  AP News

Israel's Netanyahu won't attend Egypt summit on ending Gaza war  ReutersLIVE: After Israel-Hamas prisoner swap, world leaders sign Gaza deal  Al JazeeraIntroducing Trump, Sissi says two-state solution is only way to Israel’s security  The Times of IsraelTrump, world leaders gather in Egypt for ceasefire deal signing with Netanyahu absent  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosEgyptian president says Trump’s Mideast proposal is ‘last chance’ for peace in the region  AP News

Cairo has said on numerous occasions that it is ready to host an international meeting on issues of restoring Gaza’s infrastructure as soon as hostilities in the enclave end

SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt — World leaders gathered Monday in Egypt for a summit aimed at supporting the ceasefire reached in Gaza, ending the Israel-Hamas war and developing a long-term vision to rebuild the devastated Palestinian territory. Before the summit co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sissi and U.S. President Donald Trump began, el-Sissi hailed Trump as the “only one” able to bring peace to the region. Israel and Hamas came under pressure from the United States, Arab countries and Turkey to agree on the ceasefire’s first phase negotiated in Qatar through mediators. The truce began Friday. But major questions remain over what happens next, raising the risk of a slide back into war. The gathering reflects the international will to follow through on the deal. More than 20 world leaders attended the summit, including King Abdullah of Jordan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the French president and the British prime

World leaders met in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh to cement a Gaza ceasefire and launch reconstruction, as Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages and Israel released thousands of Palestinian prisoners under a U.S.-brokered deal

SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — The U.S. and Egyptian presidents are chairing a gathering of world leaders dubbed “Summit for Peace” on Monday to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal. Israel and Hamas have no direct contacts and were not expected to attend Monday’s summit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not travel to the venue because of a Jewish holiday, his office said. President Donald Trump headed to Egypt after a stop in Israel. Israel has rejected any role in Gaza for the internationally backed Palestinian Authority, whose leader, Mahmoud Abbas, arrived in the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday afternoon, ahead of the gathering. The summit comes as Hamas released 20 remaining living Israeli hostages and Israel started to free hundreds of Palestinians from its prisons, crucial steps under the ceasefire that began on Friday. But major questions remain unanswered over what happens

The Israeli prime minister’s office says Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend the Gaza peace summit in Egypt due to the “proximity of the event to the start of the holiday.”

Trump brokered Netanyahu's participation at Gaza peace conference in Egypt  AxiosNetanyahu Declines Egypt Peace Summit Invite After Reports He’d Go  Bloomberg.comAs Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?  The GuardianWorld leaders gathering in Egypt throw their weight behind the Gaza ceasefire deal  AP NewsNetanyahu to skip Trump’s Middle East peace summit in Egypt as new regional dynamics take shape  Fox News

Trump brokered Netanyahu's participation at Gaza peace conference in Egypt  AxiosNetanyahu Declines Egypt Peace Summit Invite After Reports He’d Go  Bloomberg.comAs Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?  The GuardianWorld leaders gathering in Egypt throw their weight behind the Gaza ceasefire deal  AP NewsNetanyahu to skip Trump’s Middle East peace summit in Egypt as new regional dynamics take shape  Fox News

President Donald Trump told Israeli lawmakers on Monday that their country had no more to achieve on the battlefield and must work toward peace in the Middle East after two years of war against Hamas and skirmishes with Hezbollah and Iran. Although the U.S.-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, Trump is determined to seize an opportunity to chase an elusive regional harmony. “Generations from now, this will be remembered as the moment that everything began to change,” he declared to the Knesset, which welcomed him as a hero. The Republican president also used the opportunity to settle political scores and thank his supporters, criticizing Democratic predecessors and praising a top donor, Miriam Adelson, in the audience. In an unexpected detour, Trump called on the Israeli president to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he described as “one of the greatest” wartime leaders. Netanyahu faces corruption charges, although several hearings have been

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will skip the Sharm el-Sheikh peace conference hosted by President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt — The U.S. and Egyptian presidents are chairing a gathering of world leaders dubbed “Summit for Peace” on Monday to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal. Israel and Hamas have no direct contacts and were not expected to attend Monday's summit. The Israeli prime minister's office said Benjamin Netanyahu will not travel to the venue because of a Jewish holiday. Israel has rejected any role in Gaza for the internationally backed Palestinian Authority, whose leader, Mahmoud Abbas, arrived in the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh early on Monday afternoon ahead of the gathering. The summit comes as Hamas released 20 remaining living Israeli hostages and Israel started to free hundreds of Palestinians from its prisons, crucial steps after a ceasefire began on Friday. But major questions remain unanswered over what happens next, raising the risk of slide back into war — even as the world pushes

The Israeli military has announced the return of the first group of seven hostages, who are currently receiving medical assessments and reuniting with their families. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel. read more

Comes after PM and Sissi hold Trump-brokered phone conversation - first in 2.5 years; Also, the president of Indonesia, which does not have official relations with Israel, is expected to visit Israel on Wednesday

As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt who is going – and who isn’t?  The GuardianPalestinian president to attend Egypt summit on ending war in Gaza  BBCTranscript: Badr Abdelatty on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 12, 2025  CBS NewsEl-Sisi, Trump to chair Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday  Al JazeeraIndia sends Minister to Egypt for Gaza summit  The Hindu

As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt who is going – and who isn’t?  The GuardianPalestinian president to attend Egypt summit on ending war in Gaza  BBCTranscript: Badr Abdelatty on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 12, 2025  CBS NewsEl-Sisi, Trump to chair Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday  Al JazeeraIndia sends Minister to Egypt for Gaza summit  The Hindu

Trump Heads to Israel and Then Egypt as Hostage-Prisoner Swap Nears  The New York TimesTrump administration news: Shutdown stalemate drags on as president heads to Israel  CNNPresident Travels to Israel for Hostage Release  The New York TimesTrump says Hamas may release 20 hostages ‘a little bit early’ as he heads to Middle East  Fox NewsHere's the biggest news you missed this weekend  NBC News

Trump Heads to Israel and Then Egypt as Hostage-Prisoner Swap Nears  The New York TimesTrump administration news: Shutdown stalemate drags on as president heads to Israel  CNNPresident Travels to Israel for Hostage Release  The New York TimesTrump says Hamas may release 20 hostages ‘a little bit early’ as he heads to Middle East  Fox NewsHere's the biggest news you missed this weekend  NBC News

In Israel, he plans to meet with hostage families and address the Knesset, and in Egypt, he will help lead a summit with more than 20 countries to discuss the peace process in Gaza.