Gaza Peace Summit: Trump, Leaders Discuss Ceasefire and Future of Gaza

Gaza Ceasefire Declaration

• 🕊️ A declaration aimed at cementing a Gaza ceasefire and fostering lasting peace was signed by Donald Trump and regional leaders in Egypt.
• 🤝 The agreement calls for a future where both Palestinians and Israelis can prosper, with their fundamental rights and security guaranteed.
• 🇺🇸 President Trump has returned to Washington after the summit, with discussions focusing on rebuilding Gaza.

Two-State Solution Debate

• 🌍 Egypt's President Sisi stated the summit set the stage for a two-state solution, envisioning Israelis and Palestinians living side-by-side.
• 🗣️ President Trump indicated a different focus, stating, "We're talking about rebuilding Gaza," and acknowledged various preferences for governance models, including one-state and two-state solutions.
• 🇯🇴 King Abdullah of Jordan emphasized that a two-state solution is the only way forward for lasting peace and a relationship between the Arab/Muslim world and Israel.

Challenges and Future Negotiations

• ⚠️ King Abdullah expressed concerns that Prime Minister Netanyahu's government appears to aim for perpetual conflict to maintain power, suggesting that true peace-builders exist within Israel.
• 🔍 The King stressed the importance of President Trump's continued engagement, particularly as negotiations move into the technical details of phase two, where opportunities for