Leaders of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye signed a comprehensive document during the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit on Monday, outlining the terms of the agreement reached between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Israel.
According to the White House, the document represents the mediators’ guarantees to promote peace and prosperity in the region following the signing of the so-called “Gaza War Ceasefire Agreement.”
The document stated that the signatory states welcome what they described as a “historic commitment” and the implementation by all parties of the peace deal brokered under the auspices of U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement, they claim, brings an end to more than two years of deep suffering and heavy losses, opening a new chapter in the region marked by hope, security, and a “shared vision for peace and prosperity.”
The signatories affirmed their support for President Trump’s efforts to end the war in Gaza and to achieve what they termed a “lasting peace” in the Middle East. They pledged to work together in implementing the agreement in a manner that ensures peace, security, and stability for all peoples of the region — including Palestinians and Israelis alike.
Human Dignity and Rights
The document emphasised that genuine peace is only possible when both Palestinians and Israelis can thrive while their basic human rights are guaranteed, their security protected, and their dignity preserved.
It further stressed that real progress is achieved through cooperation and continuous dialogue, and that strengthening bonds between nations and peoples serves the enduring interests of regional and global stability.
The mediators committed to resolving future disputes through diplomatic dialogue and negotiation, not through force or prolonged conflict. The text noted that the Middle East cannot afford an endless cycle of wars, stalled negotiations, or selective and partial implementation of agreements.
Vision for a Shared Future
The document also expressed a stated ambition to achieve tolerance, dignity, and equal opportunity for every individual — regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity — alongside a pledge to eliminate extremism and fanaticism “in all its forms.”
It called for a comprehensive vision of peace, security, and shared prosperity based on mutual respect and a sense of common destiny. Within this framework, the document welcomed “progress made in establishing comprehensive and sustainable peace arrangements in the Gaza Strip.”
The signatories also vowed collective commitment to sustaining this “legacy,” building institutional foundations upon which future generations could thrive together in peace.
The Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
The Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit convened on Monday in Egypt’s Red Sea resort city under the joint presidency of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump, with the participation of more than 31 world leaders and heads of regional and international organisations.
The summit came shortly after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, mediated by the United States with the participation of Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.
Among the prominent leaders attending were Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, French President Emmanuel Macron, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Key Terms of the Agreement
The agreement includes provisions for:
- A permanent cessation of hostilities,
- The exchange of prisoners,
- The entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, and
- The formation of a transitional Palestinian administration to manage the affairs of Gaza.
It is expected that the summit will help consolidate the truce and launch a new phase of reconstruction, paving the way to revive a broader path toward a comprehensive peace in the region.
Last Thursday, President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of a ceasefire and prisoner-exchange plan following indirect negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh, with the participation of Qatar, Türkiye, and Egypt, and under U.S. supervision.
Editorial Note
While the document and summit are presented under the banner of “peace,” observers across the Islamic world remain cautious. The Palestinian people continue to live under occupation and siege, and genuine peace cannot be achieved through selective negotiations or Western-framed settlements that ignore the roots of injustice.
True stability in the region will only emerge when justice, sovereignty, and the rights of the oppressed — foremost the Palestinian people — are fully restored.
