Gaza Peace Agreement: All you need to know

Following are the highlights of the Gaza Peace Agreement signed by world leaders in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh:

• Immediate Ceasefire

• Suspension of All Military Operations

• Gradual, Phase-by-Phase Withdrawal of Israeli Forces

• Exchange of Prisoners and Hostages

• Early and Safe Release of All Hostages

• Unhindered Access for Humanitarian Aid

• Return of Displaced Persons to Their Homes

• Formation of a Technocratic Governing Authority in Gaza

• Comprehensive Reconstruction of Gaza

• Creation of a Special Economic Zone

• Elimination of Cross-Border Tunnels in Gaza

• Transfer of Gaza’s Administrative Supervision to an International Peacekeeping Force

• Mandatory Disarmament of Hamas

• Amnesty for Individuals Who Surrender Their Weapons

• Facilitation of Movement Within Gaza for Civilians

• Transparency and Oversight in Aid Distribution

• Reopening and Resumption of Operations at the Rafah Border Crossing

• Security and Implementation Guarantees by Third-Party States

• Three-Stage Ceasefire Implementation Process

• Restoration of Law, Order, and Civil Administration in Gaza

US President Donald Trump joined leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye on Monday to sign the Gaza Peace Agreement, marking the official start of a ceasefire aimed at bringing stability to the war-torn region. 

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At the signing ceremony, held during the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, President Trump called it “a historic day for the entire world” and hailed the agreement as “a great success.” He said the document “spells out a lot of rules and regulations” and is “very comprehensive,” outlining principles for peace, reconstruction, and regional cooperation.

Trump: 'Gaza deal was a difficult deal'

Describing the Gaza peace deal as one of the most challenging negotiations of his presidency, President Trump said, “We’re going to be signing a document that’s going to spell out a lot of rules and regulations and lots of other things. It’s very comprehensive.”

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He acknowledged that the deal required perseverance and strong leadership, adding with humour, “I like the tough people better than the soft, easy ones. That’s a personality problem, I suspect.” 

Trump suggested that the agreement would be backed by significant financial support, noting, “Most of them — I can tell you — these guys have so much money. There’s more money and power sitting behind us. I love that they’re behind us.”