President Trump’s trip to Sharm el-Sheikh to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and co-chair what organizers are calling a “Summit for Peace” is proof that strong American leadership still moves the needle on the world stage. The summit convenes on October 13, 2025, and puts the United States—and Trump personally—front and center in pressing for a real end to the bloodletting in Gaza.
The ceasefire breakthrough that set up this summit is no small thing: the first phase includes hostage releases, a prisoner exchange, increased humanitarian access, and the beginning of an Israeli drawdown in parts of Gaza. These are concrete, hard-won steps after two brutal years of fighting, and they came only after relentless diplomacy and pressure from the U.S. and its partners.
This gathering in Egypt is meant to lock in international support for the next phases of implementation, with leaders from Europe, the Arab world, and beyond expected to attend—though Israel’s prime minister decided not to be there in person. That absence is a political misstep and a missed opportunity for skeptics; when the world is on the brink of a historic reset, you show up, you negotiate, and you secure your people’s interests.
Make no mistake: this was a deal prodded and shaped by U.S. pressure and by Trump’s envoys, who pushed both sides toward compromise on the immediate, life-or-death issues. Allies from unexpected corners have hailed the moment as a chance to turn the page—an outcome that vindicates a policy of peace through strength and diplomatic muscle. The international reaction shows that when America leads, others follow.
Now comes the hard part: security and reconstruction. The peace plan calls for a multinational stabilization force inside Gaza and a massive, internationally funded rebuilding effort—projects that must be carefully overseen so American money does not bankroll terror or endless dependency. If Washington is going to invest blood and treasure, Republicans must demand ironclad guarantees: disarmament of Hamas, verifiable security arrangements, and transparent accounting.
Conservative Americans should cheer a summit that prioritizes hostages, security for Israel, and regional stability, but we should also be loud in warning against vague global promises and open-ended spending commitments. The left’s reflex to hand out cash and praise to every international body must be resisted; sovereignty, accountability, and American interests come first.
President Trump’s presence at the summit is a reminder that diplomacy without resolve is just talk; real peace requires strength, persistence, and a readiness to hold bad actors to account. Patriots across the country should stand behind a policy that rejects appeasement, defends allies, and demands results before aid. If this summit delivers a lasting peace and safe return for hostages, it will be because America led—and because conservatives insisted on terms that protect our values and our people.
