Overview
- Egypt, Qatar, the United States, and Turkey signed a final Gaza ceasefire at the summit, with participants calling for swift execution of further phases of the 20-point plan.
- Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages as the ceasefire phase was announced, aligning with the plan’s initial steps outlined by President Trump.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the plan’s language on Palestinian statehood is too vague, voiced continuing skepticism, and stated Russia is ready to assist in any format if asked.
- Palestine’s ambassador in Moscow called Russia’s absence from the Sharm El-Sheikh meeting a missed opportunity, noting invitations were determined by Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S.
- Russian analysts flagged unresolved questions over disarming Hamas, governing Gaza, and financing reconstruction, with one expert deeming near-term Palestinian statehood unrealistic and pointing to expected Gulf and Japanese funding that remains to be confirmed.