A document supporting the newly reached ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip was signed on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, U.S. President Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani – without the participation of Israel and Hamas.

Sisi described the agreement as a "ray of hope" that could end a painful chapter and open the way for a peaceful reconstruction of the Middle East, reaffirming his commitment to implementing the ceasefire and achieving a two-state solution. Donald Trump called it "the greatest deal ever" and emphasized that the reconstruction of Gaza is now beginning.

The International Committee of the Red Cross facilitated the release of all 20 surviving Israeli hostages, while Israel released approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, which evoked strong emotions both in Gaza and in Tel Aviv. However, significant challenges remain, including the return of the bodies of 26 deceased Israeli hostages, the search for two missing persons, ensuring a lasting ceasefire, and addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which humanitarian organizations are warning about due to hunger and a lack of basic necessities.

The head of UN humanitarian operations, Tom Fletcher, announced a new aid package of $11 million and called for the urgent delivery of food, medicine, and shelter. However, questions remain about the future administration of Gaza and Hamas's refusal to disarm, highlighting that, although the ceasefire represents a significant turning point, peace remains fragile and uncertain.

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