Egypt confirms international leaders’ summit on Monday to discuss Gaza ceasefire – live | Gaza

British prime minister Keir Starmer will travel to Egypt to attend the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit, where leaders are expected to sign a US-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, his office said on Saturday.

The first phase of the plan is set to begin with the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners by Monday, marking what Britain called a “historic turning point” after two years of war.

The British leader would pay tribute to the role of US president Donald Trump and the diplomatic efforts of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey in brokering the deal, his office told Reuters.

He is expected to call for continued international coordination to implement the next phase, which includes deploying a ceasefire monitoring mission and establishing transitional governance in Gaza.

Starmer will reiterate Britain’s “steadfast support” to help secure the ceasefire and deliver humanitarian aid.

US president Donald Trump and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will chair over the Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, the Egyptian presidency said on Saturday.

The meeting will take place on Monday afternoon “with the participation of leaders from more than twenty countries,” it said.

The meeting will aim “to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and usher in a new era of regional security and stability”.

Security forces under Gaza’s Ministry of Interior have begun operations today to maintain safety and order following the implementation of the ceasefire in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.

Egypt confirms international peace summit

Staying with Iran and diplomatic relations for a moment, there is another development.

Iran does not see “any reason” to resume nuclear talks with European countries over the Islamic republic’s nuclear programme, the AFP reported just now.

We truly do not see any reason to negotiate with them. What can they possibly do, and what positive outcome could such negotiations have?” said foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, referring to Britain, France and Germany, which said on Friday they would seek to restart stalled nuclear talks.

Late last month, widespread United Nations sanctions against Iran came back into force for the first time in a decade, prompting anger from Tehran, after last-ditch nuclear talks with western powers failed to produce a breakthrough.

The sanctions, which came into effect three months after Israel and the US bombed Iran, bar dealings related to Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missiles programme and are also expected to have wider effects on the country’s troubled economy.

Iran on Saturday said it has “no trust” that Israel will respect the terms of a Gaza ceasefire that began a day earlier, following two years of war.

“We warn about the tricks and betrayals of the Zionist regime regarding previous agreements … There is absolutely no trust in the Zionist regime,” said Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, according to Agence France-Presse.

Araghchi pointed to previous ceasefires that have been violated, including in Lebanon.

The World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel in Oslo on Saturday was marked by protests and a heavy security response including the use of tear gas, with Norwegian fans divided over Israel’s participation in the tournament due to the war in Gaza.

Ahead of the game, hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters gathered to protest outside the Norwegian parliament, with many wearing the jerseys of the Palestine national team.

Marching towards Ullevaal Stadium with Palestinian flags and flares, the protesters gathered outside, vowing to continue until kickoff as nearby buildings displayed pro-Palestinian banners hanging from balconies. Security was tight around the stadium, with police closing several entrances hours before the match started, conducting bag searches, and reducing the number of spectators allowed in.

Later, Norwegian police confirmed they had used tear gas on a group of protesters who attempted to breach the barricades surrounding the stadium as the match was being played, according to Reuters.

Here is a photo of the document laying out the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, obtained by the Associated Press. It is titled “Comprehensive End of Gaza War”.

Witkoff handed the microphone to Jared Kushner, who said he “couldn’t be prouder to be a friend of Israel”. He then called for lasting peace in the Middle East, and thanked the crowd for their efforts to bring the hostages home.

Next to take the microphone was Ivanka Trump, Kushner’s wife and Donald Trump’s daughter, who drew huge cheers upon the mention of her father’s name.

“God bless you all for standing in solidarity together through this dark chapter,” she said.

The trio then left the stage as the repeated cheers of “Thank you, Trump” rang out from the crowd.

Witkoff said Israeli hostages held in Gaza were coming home, in a message directed at the captives during the rally.

“To the hostages themselves: you are coming home,” Witkoff said, prompting applause and cheers from thousands gathered at the Tel Aviv plaza known as Hostages Square.

Addressing the families of the hostages, he added: “Your courage has moved the world.”

Crowds have gathered for what could be the last rally in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, where Israelis have rallied in the thousands on Saturday night as they anticipate the release of captives held in Gaza.

Special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff told the massive crowd that he had “dreamed of this night”.

“We stand here tonight, Jews, Christians, Muslims, and people from every corner of the world, united by one shared prayer, for peace,” he told the crowd.

The mention of Trump’s name also drew loud cheers from the crowd, while the mention of Netanyahu was met with boos.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Gaza Strip, according to Israeli military