U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible weekend trip to the Middle East as indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas enter a critical phase in Sharm el-Sheikh.
"Negotiations are going along very well," Trump said at the White House on Wednesday. "I may go there sometime toward the end of the week."
Talks launched three days ago at Egypt's Red Sea resort have brought together senior figures from Egypt, Qatar and TĂĽrkiye, alongside U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner. The goal: hammer out a deal that could pave the way for a temporary truce and humanitarian relief for Gaza.
With over 48 hours of back-and-forth discussions behind them, mediators say progress is tangible. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extended an invitation for Trump to attend a potential signing ceremony if terms are finalized this week — a move that could underscore U.S. commitment to broker the deal on a global stage.
Yet as diplomats push toward an agreement, fighting on the ground in Gaza continues, reminding observers of the fragile balance between ceasefire and conflict. For young global citizens and business leaders alike, the outcome of these talks could signal shifts in regional stability, humanitarian access and international cooperation.
Whether Trump follows through on the trip could hinge on the speed of negotiations and security arrangements on the ground. For now, all eyes remain on Sharm el-Sheikh as negotiators navigate this high-stakes moment in Middle East diplomacy.
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