LeadStory

Will Donald Trump be at peace talks in Egypt?

Asked 2 hours ago

Answer

Donald Trump is not attending the peace talks in Egypt personally. The talks in Sharm el-Sheikh are mediated by Egyptian officials and joined by the U.S. Special Envoy and other American representatives. Trump is the architect of the peace plan being discussed, but U.S. envoy Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner are attending on behalf of the U.S.

Now Playing

Euronews

Israel and Hamas to hold talks in Egypt ahead of potential ceasefire

Euronews · Just In
Euronews
Euronews
Just In
  • Israel and Hamas are holding talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with Egyptian and U.S. mediation.
  • The talks will focus on exchanging all remaining hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. 23s
  • Hamas has indicated willingness to release all hostages according to a U.S.-backed peace plan. 33s
  • The peace plan includes the release of hostages, disbandment of Hamas, and a provisional oversight government. 56s
  • U.S. officials have welcomed the developments and called for a halt to bombing to facilitate hostage release. 1m 10s
Military & ConflictInternational Politics

References

Israel and Hamas to hold talks in Egypt ahead of potential ceasefire
Icon
Euronews
3 hours ago
Israel and Hamas to hold talks in Egypt ahead of potential ceasefire

The talks will be mediated by Egyptian officials, joined by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff; Trump is not listed as attending.

Trump: Immediate ceasefire once Hamas confirms deal
Icon
Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Trump: Immediate ceasefire once Hamas confirms deal

Egypt will host delegations from Israel, Hamas, and the United States, including U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, not Trump himself.

Netanyahu: Gaza peace deal is 'close'
Icon
CBS News
1 day ago
Netanyahu: Gaza peace deal is 'close'

U.S. envoy Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Egypt for talks; Trump is not mentioned as attending in person.

What Are People Asking?