"The US president will lead the summit alongside Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi with leaders from more than 20 countries in attendance, a spokesman for al-Sisi said. Under the deal, Hamas has until 12:00 (09:00 GMT) on Monday to release all Israeli hostages - including 20 who are believed to be alive, and the remains of up to 28 deceased hostages. Israel should also release around 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 detainees from Gaza, while increased amounts of aid should enter the Strip."
"Downing Street said Monday's summit would involve a "signing ceremony" for the peace plan, "marking a historic turning point for the region after two years of conflict and bloodshed". Sir Keir will thank Egypt, Qatar and Turkey for "bringing us to this point" as well as Trump, before calling for continued coordination to secure "swift progress towards phase two" of the truce."
Sir Keir Starmer will attend an international peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, where a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal will be signed. The ceasefire's first phase took effect after Israel and Hamas agreed to a phased deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. Under phase one, Hamas must release all Israeli hostages by 12:00 on Monday, including reportedly 20 alive and the remains of up to 28 deceased, while Israel will free about 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 Gaza detainees and allow increased aid into the Strip. Later phases will address Gaza governance, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Hamas disarmament. Downing Street said the summit will mark a historic turning point and that Starmer will praise Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and Trump while urging swift progress to phase two and offering the UK's support for securing the ceasefire and humanitarian access.
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