Egypt's Cabinet on Wednesday hailed the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit for Peace as a landmark achievement in regional diplomacy, positioning Cairo once again at the centre of efforts to end the war in Gaza. The agreement lays the groundwork for a broader Middle East peace framework. At its weekly meeting in the New Administrative Capital, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly and his Cabinet members praised President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's leadership during the summit, which brought together US President Donald Trump and a host of regional and international leaders earlier this week. The gathering culminated in the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement, a deal that formally ended two years of war in Gaza — one of the bloodiest episodes in the enclave's recent history. The agreement, brokered jointly by Egypt, the United States, Qatar, and Türkiye, called for a comprehensive ceasefire, the release of hostages and prisoners, Israel's phased withdrawal from Gaza, and the immediate entry of humanitarian aid. It also opened the door to a long-awaited reconstruction effort, to be led in part by Egypt, whose proximity and deep political ties with both Palestinian factions and Israel have long made it a critical intermediary. "The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit is one of the most important political events in recent years," Madbouly told ministers, calling it "a moment that reasserted Egypt's credibility, diplomacy, and moral weight in the region." He congratulated Sisi for orchestrating what many observers described as a diplomatic breakthrough after months of grueling shuttle talks and humanitarian crises. Rebuilding Gaza defines Egypt's next move Madbouly emphasised that Cairo's role would not end with the ceasefire. Egypt, he said, will continue coordinating with international partners on implementing the next phases of the peace plan — including security arrangements, reconstruction, and governance — and work toward a broader political settlement for the Palestinian issue. "The world saw once again that Egypt remains the anchor of stability in the Middle East," Madbouly said. "Our leadership has proven that peace, not escalation, is the path forward." Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
