Overview

• Leaders from more than 20 countries, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres and top European heads of government, are slated to attend, with the EU saying it will support implementation.
• India will be represented by Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh after a late invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not traveling.
• Hamas and the Palestinian Authority say they will not participate, Iran reportedly declined its invite, and multiple reports indicate Israel is not expected to attend.
• Egyptian officials say a document described as ending the war in Gaza could be signed at the summit, positioning the gathering as a launch point for reconstruction and expanded aid.
• Trump is scheduled to address Israel’s Knesset before flying to Egypt, as the deal’s first steps foresee Hamas releasing hostages with Israel expected to free about 250 prisoners and 1,700 detainees and to open additional aid crossings.