Sharm El-Sheikh

Hamas orders handover of Gaza administration to gov't under Trump's Board of Peace - report

The composition of the Board of Peace, which will oversee the proposed technocratic Palestinian government, is expected to be announced this month.

Hamas terrorists in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip December 3, 2025.
(L-R) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

US seeks to arrange Netanyahu–Sisi meeting, pushing Israel to expand regional economic ties - Axios

Hamas official Osama Hamdan speaks during an interview with AFP in Istanbul on September 15, 2024.

Hamas rejects disarmament clause in Gaza ceasefire plan, claims it was not part of original talks

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store speaks during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, August 25, 2025.

Benjamin Netanyahu rejects request by Norway's Jonas Støre to visit Israel


How the Arab and Muslim world is preparing for Trump’s Egypt summit - analysis

"The summit aims to end the genocidal Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, boost efforts toward lasting peace, and usher in a new era of regional security," according to Egyptian media.

A man stands by a poster showing U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at Peace Square, ahead of an international summit on Gaza, held amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, at Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, October 13, 2025.

Indonesia denies Israel visit as Israeli outlets say trip was imminent

The denial directly contradicts reports in Israeli and regional media that preparations were underway for a landmark visit in the coming days.

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto walks during the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 2025

Egypt’s influence rises with hosting of peace summits

Egypt boosts its regional role by hosting the Gaza peace summit with US President Donald Trump and 20 world leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13.

A banner featuring an image of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and reading: "Together to complete the construction process", ahead of an international summit on Gaza, held amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, at Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 12, 2025.

Kushner's diplomatic push leads to breakthrough in Hamas negotiations

US brought all sides into one room during Sharm el-Sheikh talks, forcing Hamas to engage directly and shifting mediation dynamics.

: Businessman and former Senior Advisor to the President Doanld Trump Jared Kushner (L) and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff chat on the tarmac on before First lady Melania Trump and U.S. President Donald Trump on July 13, 2025 in Teterboro, New Jersey.

UK PM Starmer, UN's Guterres to attend Middle East peace summit in Egypt

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will join world leaders in Egypt for the signing of a US-brokered deal to end the Israel-Hamas war.

US President Donald Trump speaks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 28, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland.

Trump lauds ending war in Gaza, says hostages to be freed 'Monday or Tuesday'

Trump also confirmed that he would address the Knesset on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump reacts as Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks about Israel and Hamas agreeing on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 9, 2025.

Senior negotiator: Israel, Hamas align on Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan for hostages - exclusive

The official described a shared mechanism and “good spirit” in the room. 

Celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators set to sign deal freeing all hostages from Gaza, October 9, 2025

Israel prepares for ceasefire agreement to be reached by Thursday, official says

Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Sa’adat not set for release as part of deal • Israeli officials optimistic as negotiations enter ‘critical hours’

Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, build a sukkah outside the PM's residence in Jerusalem, with photographs of the hostages, on October 05, 2025.

Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt for Gaza hostage deal talks - exclusive

Earlier this week, Qatar, Egypt, and the US called on Israel to dispatch a delegation to Sharm el-Sheikh to negotiate a hostage release deal.

 Demonstrators protest against the Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, June 7 2025.

This week in Jewish history: Balfour Declaration and battle of Sharm el-Sheikh

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

Arthur James Balfour

Israeli couple and infant daughter killed in car wreck in Egypt, other children injured

According to preliminary reports, the three killed are parents, Jumana and Naji Amer, and their two-month-old infant daughter, residents of Kfar Qasim.

 Screenshot showing the accident which killed three Israelis in the Sinai, June 15, 2024.