Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment
October 12, 2025
President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. He’s also expected to urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region. Trump plans to first stop in Israel, where he’s been invited to address Israel’s parliament. The Republican president then will travel to Egypt, where he and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi will lead a summit with leaders from more than 20 countries to discuss peace in Gaza and the broader Middle East.