President Sisi: Sharm El Sheikh agreement on Ceasefire in Gaza closes chapter of war, opens door of hope

CAIRO - 9 October 2025: Commenting on the finally-reached ceasefire agreement to Israeli stop bloodshed in the besieged Gaza Strip, President Susi said that the world is witnessing a historic moment that embodies the triumph of the will for peace over the logic of war.

“From Sharm El-Sheikh — the city of peace and the cradle of dialogue and understanding — an agreement is reached to establish a ceasefire and end the war in Gaza after two years of suffering and woes, in accordance with the peace plan proposed by President Trump and under the auspices of Egypt, Qatar, and the United States of America,” said President Sisi. 

He continued: “This agreement does not only close the chapter of war; it also opens the door of hope for the peoples of the region for a future defined by justice and stability.” 

Hamas and Israel are expected to sign an agreement on the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza at tonight. The ceasefire in Gaza will take effect once the agreement is signed.

The pact includes a ceasefire and a captive-prisoner exchange deal, paving the way for ending the war that has claimed the lives of more than 67,000 people, including 20,000 children, and plunged the enclave into famine.