Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has disclosed that he is pleased with the “positive outcomes of the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit.”
The Qatari leader said in a post on X that he hopes the deal “will serve as a starting point for future agreements that fulfil the aspirations of our brothers in the Gaza Strip, and contribute to reaching a comprehensive, just and sustainable solution to the Palestinian issue.”
“We look forward to all the commitment of all parties to the joint understanding achieved for the benefit of all.”
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
There were more than 20 world leaders who attended the hastily organised event in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Everybody present hailed Trump’s 20-point peace plan as a very significant milestone, something that really needed to be built on.
The leaders of Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye and the US released a joint statement backing the Gaza ceasefire deal and committing to “enduring peace” in the region.
The statement, released after the international summit in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, is a rare acknowledgement by the Trump administration that Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal rights.
It was signed by US President, Donald Trump, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Palestine and Israel were not part of the proclamation despite being its subject matter.
The declaration says the leaders “welcome the truly historic commitment and implementation by all parties to the Trump Peace Agreement, ending more than two years of profound suffering and loss.”
“Together, we will implement this agreement in a manner that ensures peace, security, stability, and opportunity for all peoples of the region, including both Palestinians and Israelis.”
Joint Declaration
The proclamation also does not point the finger at Palestinians as the cause of the conflict in the way that successive US administrations have.
Notably, it reframes the struggle in Gaza as part of the broader Palestinian question. The Trump administration has previously avoided even describing the residents of Gaza as Palestinian. However, the statement does not explicitly acknowledge Palestinians’ right to statehood and self-determination.
Trump Administration Hailed
Meanwhile, former US President, Joe Biden welcomed the release of Israeli captives and praised the Trump administration for getting “a renewed ceasefire deal over the finish line.” “I am deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come,” he wrote in a post on X.
“For the last living 20 hostages who have been through unimaginable hell and are finally reunited with their families and loved ones, and for the civilians in Gaza who have experienced immeasurable loss and will finally get the chance to rebuild their lives.
“Now, with the backing of the United States and the world, the Middle East is on a path to peace that I hope endures and a future for Israelis and Palestinians alike with equal measures of peace, dignity, and safety.”
Joe Biden
Former US President Bill Clinton, who once hosted the signing of the historic Oslo Accords, also said that he is “grateful” for the ceasefire in Gaza, an agreement he says Trump and mediator Qatar deserved credit for.
“Now Israel and Hamas – with the support of the United States, the region, and the world – must try to turn this fragile moment into lasting peace that provides for the dignity and security of both Palestinians and Israelis.”
Bill Clinton
Even though the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal has been implemented, there is uncertainty about how the next steps will be enforced.
