As high-stakes negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh signal a strong possibility of a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement by the end of the week, the diplomatic focus has turned to the figure who has personally driven the deal: President Donald Trump. In a significant public gesture, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi formally invited the U.S. President to attend the signing ceremony in Egypt, should the ongoing talks succeed in brokering an accord between Israel and Hamas.
President Sisi extended the invitation during a televised speech on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of seizing this moment to end the protracted two-year conflict. Addressing President Trump directly, Sisi stated, “It would be truly wonderful if, should an agreement be reached, you could attend its signing,” adding, “I invite President Trump, in the event of reaching an agreement, to be present for the signing of this accord in Egypt.”
The Architect of the Peace Push
The invitation underscores the central and highly visible role President Trump has played in reviving peace efforts. His administration unveiled a comprehensive 20-point peace plan in late September, which provided the framework for the current indirect negotiations. The plan’s core elements—including an immediate ceasefire, the release of all remaining Israeli hostages within 72 hours, and a large-scale exchange of Palestinian prisoners—have been the subject of intensive, round-the-clock discussions involving delegations from Israel, Hamas, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt.
President Trump has consistently pressed for rapid progress, warning publicly that failure to secure an agreement quickly would result in severe consequences. The possibility of him personally attending the signing ceremony adds immense political weight and solemnity to the potential agreement, serving as a powerful international guarantee for the deal’s implementation.
Negotiations Enter Critical Phase
The Egyptian President’s invitation comes as the talks in Sharm el-Sheikh reached a “critical stage,” with multiple sources expressing cautious optimism about an imminent breakthrough.
◦ Qatari mediators believe an initial agreement can be reached by Friday, with the goal of announcing the deal this week and beginning the process of releasing hostages next week.
◦ A White House official confirmed “good progress,” suggesting a deal could be reached “within days.”
◦ The arrival of senior U.S. negotiators, including presidential envoys, reinforced the American commitment to pushing the final details through.
Hamas officials have publicly stated they are seeking firm guarantees from President Trump and the mediating parties that Israel will not resume its military campaign once the hostages are released—a complex issue where the President’s personal presence at a signing could provide the necessary assurance.
Beyond the Signing: The Future of Gaza
While the immediate focus is on the ceasefire and hostage exchange, the invitation also highlights the President’s deep involvement in the plan’s long-term vision for Gaza. The Trump peace proposal envisions a post-war Gaza free of Hamas governance, overseen by an international security force and led by a technocratic Palestinian committee. The plan explicitly names President Trump, alongside former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, as overseeing the international governance structure during the transitional phase.
Should President Trump accept the invitation, his attendance would not only mark the beginning of a fragile ceasefire but would also officially launch the complex, multi-phased implementation of his plan to rebuild and re-govern the war-torn territory. The spectacle of the signing ceremony, potentially featuring President Trump and leaders from key regional and international partners, would symbolize a diplomatic victory and a monumental step toward ending one of the region’s most devastating conflicts in recent memory.
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