The White House has released the full text of the declaration signed last night in Egypt by the four guarantor countries of the Gaza peace deal.
Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have committed to supporting and standing behind what it describes as US President Donald Trump’s sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza.
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This declaration, signed at a brief summit in Sharm el-Sheikh last night, commits the guarantor countries to implementing the peace deal and ensuring security and opportunity for both Palestinians and Israelis.
It says that Mr Trump’s peace deal opens a new chapter for the region defined by hope, security, and a shared vision for peace and prosperity.
It acknowledges that “the Middle East cannot endure a persistent cycle of prolonged warfare” and that “the tragedies witnessed over the past two years must serve as an urgent reminder”.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 13, 2025
But the declaration is a statement of intent rather than a roadmap for how future phases of the deal actually get implemented.
Meanwhile, there is growing consternation in Israel about the fact that Hamas returned only four of the 28 remains of deceased hostages, citing difficulty retrieving their bodies.
The mother of a hostage killed in captivity accused the Israeli government of “betraying” families whose loved ones remain in Gaza.
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Ceasefire enters fifth day
It comes as the ceasefire in Gaza is entering a fifth day, as Mr Trump ends his trip to the Middle East to mark the truce.
Under the first phase of the agreement, Hamas freed all living Israeli hostages yesterday, in exchange for around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
However, obstacles remain as Hamas refuses to disarm and Israel has not pledged to fully withdraw from the territory.
‘Tremendous day for the world’ – Trump
Mr Trump co-chaired the peace summit in Egypt.
“This is a tremendous day for the world, it’s a tremendous day for the Middle East,” Mr Trump said as more than two dozen world leaders sat down to talk in the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
He later declared that the assembled leaders had “achieved what everybody said was impossible”.
“At long last, we have peace in the Middle East,” Mr Trump said in a speech.
The declaration statement released in full last night by the White House – was vague about the path ahead for peace between Israel and its neighbours, including the Palestinians, making no mention of a one- or two-state solution.
‘Rebuilding Gaza’ – Trump
“We’re talking about rebuilding Gaza. I’m not talking about single state or double state or two state,” Mr Trump told reporters en route back to the White House.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the Gaza deal “closes a painful chapter in human history” and sets the stage for a two-state solution.
Additional reporting by AFP
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