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Former President Donald Trump announced that he plans to travel to Egypt in the coming days to participate in the ceremony official signature of the agreement between Israel and Hamas regarding Gaza, following the announcement of the first phase of the peace plan.
During a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said he is working on details of the trip: "We're going to Egypt, where there will be an additional signing. There was already a signature from me, but the official one will be there," he told reporters.
Context of the agreement
Israel and Hamas have already ratified the so-called "phase one" of the plan, which includes the release of hostages and the partial withdrawal of troops to an agreed-upon line. US negotiators, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, have been in Egypt for days participating in the final talks.
According to Trump, the pact is "very close" to being finalized, and his trip aims to give the agreement diplomatic legitimacy and international visibility.
Challenges you face
- Formal ratification by the Israeli government is still pending; until that happens, some terms may be adjusted.
- Travel logistics: coordinating security, diplomatic protocol, and tight schedules with the conflicting parties.
- The authenticity of Hamas's commitment, the guarantee of the release of all hostages, and international oversight will be critical issues.
- Reactions from third countries and multilateral organizations, which may use the signing as a symbolic moment to pressure for compliance with the agreement.
Trump's trip to Egypt could highlight his role as a key mediator in the process, as well as influence global public perceptions of his role in the Middle East.
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