Donald Trump has moved with commendable speed to cement his peace deal in the Middle East. The US president will chair a summit in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm-el-Sheikh today alongside President al-Sisi and the leaders of two dozen other regional and European countries. If all goes to plan, then the remaining Israeli hostages will be released today while aid should be pouring into Gaza. Of course, nothing is ever certain.
Sir Keir Starmer will be at the summit together with French president Emmanuel Macron, though it is unclear what they have brought to the deal. Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, said the UK had been instrumental in bringing about the end to the conflict, but without giving details.
Nonetheless, it is important to see as many international players as possible involved in the future of the region to help ensure there is no breakdown. The Arab nations are bringing pressure to bear on Hamas, which needs to disarm and accept the continued existence of Israel.
President Trump, meanwhile, has pushed Benjamin Netanyahu into a position from which he will find it impossible to extricate himself without risking Israel’s isolation. A multi-national force will monitor the ceasefire.
To have so many premiers present at the signing of the peace plan will drive the reality home. President Trump will also address the Israeli Knesset which contains ultra-nationalist MPs who did not want any deal.
The president’s pivotal role is being acknowledged by everyone, save for those who spend every weekend virtue signalling their support for the Palestinians. It must stick in their craw that the US leader they all despise actually pulled it off.
Donald Trump has moved with commendable speed to cement his peace deal in the Middle East. The US president will chair a summit in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm-el-Sheikh today alongside President al-Sisi and the leaders of two dozen other regional and European countries. If all goes to plan, then the remaining Israeli hostages will be released today while aid should be pouring into Gaza. Of course, nothing is ever certain.
Sir Keir Starmer will be at the summit together with French president Emmanuel Macron, though it is unclear what they have brought to the deal. Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, said the UK had been instrumental in bringing about the end to the conflict, but without giving details.
Nonetheless, it is important to see as many international players as possible involved in the future of the region to help ensure there is no breakdown. The Arab nations are bringing pressure to bear on Hamas, which needs to disarm and accept the continued existence of Israel.
President Trump, meanwhile, has pushed Benjamin Netanyahu into a position from which he will find it impossible to extricate himself without risking Israel’s isolation. A multi-national force will monitor the ceasefire.
To have so many premiers present at the signing of the peace plan will drive the reality home. President Trump will also address the Israeli Knesset which contains ultra-nationalist MPs who did not want any deal.
The president’s pivotal role is being acknowledged by everyone, save for those who spend every weekend virtue signalling their support for the Palestinians. It must stick in their craw that the US leader they all despise actually pulled it off.