US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will co-chair an international summit on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss a US-brokered plan to end the war in Gaza. The meeting will include leaders from more than 20 countries, the Egyptian presidency said.

The summit aims “to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and usher in a new era of regional security,” according to the statement. Attendees confirmed so far include UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Spain’s Pedro Sanchez, and French President Emmanuel Macron. It remains unclear whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or representatives of Hamas will attend.

The summit follows a ceasefire that has allowed tens of thousands of Palestinians to return to their homes in northern Gaza, although much of the territory remains in ruins. Israeli troops partially withdrew under the first phase of a US-brokered agreement, which also includes the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and the delivery of humanitarian aid. The conflict has killed over 67,000 people and left Gaza in severe famine and destruction.

Gaza’s Government Media Office reports that since the ceasefire, more than 5,000 public operations have been carried out, including 850 rescue missions, removal of rubble, and restoration of water and sewage services. Approximately 150 bodies have been recovered across the enclave, with 28 from Khan Younis alone.

Aid agencies have urged Israel to reopen crossings to facilitate deliveries. The World Food Programme (WFP) is prepared to restore 145 food distribution points once access is granted. UNICEF plans to scale up supplies for malnourished children and basic necessities, including tents and hygiene items. Hamas has also coordinated with “friendly countries” to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gaza despite extensive destruction.

As part of the ceasefire, 20 Israeli captives and the bodies of 28 others are expected to be returned to Israel on Monday. In exchange, Israel will release approximately 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 detainees from Gaza held without charge over the past two years. Past releases have often involved harsh treatment and delays.

In Tel Aviv, tens of thousands gathered at Hostages Square to welcome the return of captives. Trump, along with his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, joined US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff in addressing the crowd. Many families credited the Americans, rather than the Israeli government, for securing the ceasefire and prisoner exchange.