Political leaders from around the world have convened in Egypt for a ceremony to sign a ceasefire deal in Gaza, led by United States President Donald Trump and mediating partners such as Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye.

Speaking in the Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday, Trump envisioned a glimmering future for Gaza as a hub of development and investment, even as the Gaza Strip lies in ruins following Israel’s devastating, two-year assault.

“A new and beautiful day is rising and now the rebuilding begins,” said the US president , who praised regional leaders who helped broker a deal between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas.

“Rebuilding is maybe going to be the easiest part,” he added, stating that “we know how to build better than anybody in the world.”

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