Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
In a significant diplomatic initiative, former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to convene an international summit in Egypt next week, according to two senior Trump administration officials familiar with the planning. The event, which has yet to be officially confirmed by the Trump team or Egyptian authorities, is reportedly being coordinated in close partnership with Cairo.
The summit is poised to bring together a range of global and regional leaders, including heads of state from Europe and the Middle East. According to officials, leaders from France, Germany, and Italy are anticipated to attend, alongside key Arab leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The final list of participants is still being finalized, with Trump’s team said to be actively collaborating with Egyptian counterparts to organize the high-profile gathering.
One notable uncertainty remains around whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will participate. While his presence has not been confirmed, the summit’s timing and agenda suggest it will focus heavily on recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The summit is expected to coincide with a ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, slated to take place Monday afternoon. Trump is scheduled to attend the signing ceremony, which will also reportedly feature Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, along with the leaders of Qatar and Turkey nations that have played significant roles in mediating the conflict.
This diplomatic push comes amid renewed international efforts to stabilize the region following a series of escalations in Gaza. The planned ceasefire, brokered through weeks of backchannel negotiations, is being hailed as a potential breakthrough in the ongoing crisis, though many analysts remain cautious about its durability.
The news of the summit was first reported by the U.S.-based news site Axios, which cited unnamed sources close to the former administration.
If confirmed, the gathering in Egypt would mark one of Trump’s most prominent reentries into the global diplomatic stage since leaving office. It also underscores Egypt’s continuing role as a central mediator in Middle Eastern geopolitics, particularly in issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Further details about the summit, including its specific agenda and location, are expected to be released in the coming days.
