President Donald Trump said Monday the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will be the start of a lasting period of peace in the Middle East region as he joined leaders from nearly 30 countries for a signing ceremony in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt.
The president said the deal, which took effect over the weekend and saw the remaining 20 living hostages that had been held by Hamas returned to Israeli soil after more than two years in captivity, represents a “new and beautiful day” that was “rising” in the region, to be followed by a rebuilding process funded by multiple Arab states.
