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PEACE AT LAST: The Gaza peace deal, signed in Egypt on 13 October 2025, marked a major diplomatic moment aimed at halting the long-running conflict between Israel and Hamas. Hosted by Egypt and co-sponsored by the United States, Qatar, and Turkey, the summit — dubbed the Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity — secured an immediate ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, and the freedom of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. While leaders hailed the deal as “historic,” critics warned it lacked concrete details on security arrangements, Hamas disarmament, and Gaza’s future governance. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi called the agreement “a last chance for regional stability,” and the IMF said it opened an opportunity for Gaza’s economic recovery. Despite the optimism, analysts say lasting peace will depend on sustained political will and international oversight to prevent a relapse into violence.