Sharm El-Sheik ,Egypt- October 14, 2025
The Security and Political Framework Path to Peace Secured
A significant international coalition convened at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt on Monday to formally endorse a new political and security framework for Gaza, cementing the end of the two-year conflict. Co-chaired by President Donald Trump and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the summit focused on the crucial second and third phases of the plan, which lay out a clear path to peace secured by the disarmament of militant factions and the establishment of a new, stable governing structure.
The paramount security provision of the deal is the definitive demilitarization of Gaza. The agreement mandates a supervised process for the decommissioning of weapons, backed by an internationally funded buy-back and reintegration program for former fighters. Regional partners have provided a guarantee to ensure compliance by all militant factions, including Hamas, that they will not pose any future threat to their neighbours. This focus on verifiable disarmament is the cornerstone upon which all future political and economic stability will rest.
Politically, the summit confirmed the establishment of a temporary transitional governance body led by a technocratic Palestinian committee. Critically, the peace plan explicitly excludes Hamas from having any role, directly or indirectly, in Gaza’s future administration. The new structure will be overseen by the newly formed “Board of Peace,” which President Trump will chair, signifying a deep and sustained U.S. commitment to the agreement’s implementation. This transitional governance is tasked with managing public services and preparing the ground for broader Palestinian reforms, which leaders like the UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer have stated are essential for long-term recovery.
The summit also addressed the phased withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The agreement states that the IDF will progressively hand over territory to a reformed Palestinian internal security force (ISF) based on milestones tied to demilitarization. While Israel maintains a security perimeter until Gaza is deemed properly secure, the objective is a complete withdrawal once a secure, non-threatening environment is established. The international community, with the backing of India, the UK, and other major powers, affirmed its support for a negotiated two-state solution as the ultimate political horizon, despite the current Israeli government’s stated objections to immediate Palestinian statehood. This unified international commitment to the long-term vision ensures that even the most complex political questions remain on the table, propelled by the unprecedented diplomatic force mobilized at Sharm El-Sheikh. The signing of the document by the guarantor nations marks not the end of the process, but the robust political anchor needed to navigate the challenges of the long road ahead.
Headline Points
* Security Mandate Approved: The summit endorsed the strict demilitarization of Gaza, including an internationally monitored weapons decommissioning and buy-back program.
* Hamas Exclusion Confirmed: The new transitional governance in Gaza will be run by an apolitical Palestinian committee, with a clear and permanent exclusion of Hamas.
* Trump to Lead Oversight: A new international body, the “Board of Peace,” will be chaired by Donald Trump to oversee the agreement’s implementation and Gaza’s political transition.
* IDF Phased Withdrawal: Israeli forces will gradually withdraw from Gaza based on agreed-upon security and demilitarization milestones.
* International Security Force: The plan includes the future insertion of an international stabilization force, composed primarily of Arab and Muslim states, to ensure lasting security.
* Two-State Solution Supported: Key international partners reaffirmed their belief that the Two-State Solution remains the only viable political path for a durable peace in the region.
