Urgent| "Associated Press": "Trump heads to Israel and Egypt…today

Associated Press reported That US President Donald Trump Today, Sunday, he will travel to “Israel and Egypt” to celebrate the ceasefire brokered by the United States, and the prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas, calling on Middle Eastern allies to seize the opportunity to build “lasting peace.” In the region.

 

The agency said that the visit comes at a “fragile moment,” while Israel and Hamas are still in the early stages of implementing “the first phase of the Trump agreement,” which aims to end the ongoing war since the attack of October 7, 2023. 

Trump believes that There is a rare opportunity to reshape the Middle East and reset relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

The American President stressed that his administration’s support for Israel in the face of Iran’s proxies, including Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, has contributed to enhancing the chances of peace, noting that the Arab countries are showing “renewed focus” To resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and deepen its relations with Washington. Trump said: “Gaza will be reconstructed, there are very rich countries that are able to contribute, and I think they want that.”

The first phase of the agreement stipulates “the release of the last 48 Israeli prisoners and the body.” With Hamas, in exchange for “the Zionist entity’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners,” an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces to the yellow line in the Palestinian Strip.

Israel had begun its withdrawal from Gaza last Friday, which set off a 72-hour countdown allowing Hamas to release the hostages during Trump’s presence in the region, with the process expected to be completed on Monday. Or Tuesday. Trump is scheduled to visit “Israel first” To meet with the families of the hostages and deliver a speech before the Knesset, before heading to Egypt. To hold a “summit in Sharm El-Sheikh” With President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and leaders of more than 20 countries to discuss the future of Gaza and regional peace.

The Associated Press confirmed The truce is still “fragile”, as the future “governance of Gaza” has not yet been agreed upon. or "reconstruction" Or “disarm Hamas,” while Israel hinted at the possibility of resuming military operations if its demands are not met. Former National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster" The chances of disarming Hamas are “almost non-existent,” and it is likely that the Israeli army will continue its operations against the movement in the coming months.

The report indicated that Israel is still facing “increasing international isolation.” And accusations of genocide, while “international arrest warrants” were issued. Against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister. However, Netanyahu stressed that Israel will continue to work to disarm Hamas after the hostages are released.

Through these efforts, Trump aims to “expand the Abraham Accords.” Which was concluded during his first term, and the launch of the "Civilian-Military Coordination Center" Led by the United States in Israel to facilitate the flow of humanitarian and logistical aid to Gaza, with the participation of about 200 American soldiers and international partners.

A Trump administration official explained that a "permanent agreement in Gaza" It may pave the way for talks with “Saudi Arabia” and "Indonesia" To normalize relations with Israel, considering that a deal with Riyadh “will bring about a historic shift in Israel’s position in the region,” despite the Kingdom’s adherence to its position of not officially recognizing it before resolving the Palestinian issue.

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