Gaza Statement: Egypt-Qatar-Turkiye-US Joint Declaration
- Leaders from Egypt,Qatar,Türkiye,and the United States released a joint statement on October 13,2025,supporting the Gaza ceasefire deal and outlining a commitment to "enduring peace" in the region.
- President Donald Trump, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Turkish President recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, acknowledges the implementation of the "Trump...
- The statement reframes the situation in Gaza as part of the larger Palestinian issue.
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Joint Statement Backs gaza Ceasefire,Commits to “Enduring Peace”
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Leaders from Egypt,Qatar,Türkiye,and the United States released a joint statement on October 13,2025,supporting the Gaza ceasefire deal and outlining a commitment to “enduring peace” in the region. The agreement,signed in Sharm el-Sheikh,Egypt,represents a notable shift in U.S. policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Sharm el-Sheikh Declaration
The joint statement, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Turkish President recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, acknowledges the implementation of the “Trump Peace Agreement” and its role in ending over two years of conflict as reported by al Jazeera. Notably, the proclamation avoids directly blaming Palestinians for the conflict, a departure from previous U.S. administrations.
The statement reframes the situation in Gaza as part of the larger Palestinian issue. Previously, the Trump administration had refrained from even identifying Gaza residents as Palestinian according to Al jazeera. However, the declaration stops short of explicitly recognizing the Palestinian right to statehood and self-determination as discussed in Al Jazeera.
Neither Palestine nor Israel were directly involved in the signing of the proclamation, despite being central to its subject matter.
Full Text of the “Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity”
The full text of the joint statement, titled “The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity,” was released following the signing ceremony. [The full text of the declaration is not provided in the source material and would need to be added here if available.]
Historical Context: U.S. Policy Shifts
This joint statement marks a significant departure from decades of U.S. foreign policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Historically, the United States has consistently maintained a close alliance wiht Israel and often placed blame for the ongoing conflict on Palestinian actions. The Trump administration’s previous policies included recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December 2017 as reported by the BBC and cutting aid to Palestinian