Ceasefire Deal Signed at Gaza Summit in Egypt

A ceasefire agreement was signed today in Egypt, bringing together leaders from over two dozen countries in a diplomatic effort to de-escalate the ongoing conflict.

The summit, held on October 13, 2025, drew participation from key global and regional players including representatives from the Arab League, the United Nations, and the European Union. Leaders acknowledged the broad turnout, with the President specifically recognizing attendees by name. The participating nations included Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Canada, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, the Palestinian Authority, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

“The greatest deals happen that way,” the President said, thanking all attendees for their swift response. Also present were Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, UN Secretary General António Guterres, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. This agreement comes after weeks of intense fighting and diplomatic pressure to protect civilian lives and establish a lasting peace. For more information on the history of the conflict, see the Council on Foreign Relations.

Officials indicated that the next steps involve establishing a monitoring mechanism to ensure adherence to the ceasefire terms and initiating talks on a long-term resolution to the underlying issues. Further details on the implementation of the agreement can be found on the United Nations website.