Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
World
Guardian staff

Trump news at a glance: President declares ‘peace in the Middle East’ despite many barriers remaining

Donald Trump in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheik on Monday, ahead of a Gaza peace summit.
Donald Trump in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheik on Monday, ahead of a Gaza peace summit. Photograph: Eliot Blondet-pool/SIPA/Shutterstock

“At long last, we have peace in the Middle East,” Donald Trump declared, as he and regional leaders signed a declaration meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza. Analysts said however that a litany of thorny issues are unresolved, and many barriers to a lasting peace remain.

The president made a lightning visit to Israel, where he lauded prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address to parliament, and then Egypt, for a summit where he pledged to be a guarantor to the Gaza deal.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.