The Gaza 'peace summit' in Egypt is set to be a pivotal event, with a star-studded guest list and a mission to end the war in the Gaza Strip. But who's attending, and who's not? Let's take a closer look at the key players and their roles.
The Key Players:
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- Abdel Fattah al-Sisi: Egypt's leader has been instrumental in negotiations between Israel and Hamas. His invitation to Trump for a 'victory lap' suggests a commitment to maintaining the ceasefire.
- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: Qatar's Emir played a crucial role in bringing Trump into the peace process, hoping his involvement would ensure its success.
- Mahmoud Abbas: The Palestinian Authority leader's potential role in Gaza is contingent on reforms, but Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected this idea.
The Impressive Guest List:
- French President Emmanuel Macron
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
- European Council President Antonio Costa
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres
- Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit
- Jordan's King Abdullah II
- Kuwait's Prime Minister Ahmad Al Abdullah Al Sabah
- Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
- Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto
- Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
- Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney
- Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store
- Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani
Who's Missing?
- Israeli Officials: Israel will not send a representative, a stark contrast to the summit's aims.
- Hamas Representatives: Hamas has chosen not to participate, citing their reliance on Qatari and Egyptian mediators in previous talks.
- Iranian Officials: Despite initial invitations, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will not attend, citing attacks and threats from the US.
