In a light-hearted moment during the Gaza army in Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday (October 13), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, “You look good, but I have to stop smoking.” The exchange took place when world leaders gathered to support the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and to discuss long-term reconstruction efforts in Gaza. The summit, co-chair of Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sissi and US President Donald Trump, attended more than 20 heads of state and government. While most of the discussions focused on implementing the ceasefire and rebuilding Gaza, the interaction between Erdogan and Meloni presented a rare moment of light -heartedness amid tense diplomatic discussions. Erdogan’s remark was reportedly delivered in a friendly tone, highlighting the informal exchanges that often occur on the sidelines of high-profile international reports. Trump started as an important peace broker before the summit, El-Sissi praised Trump and called him “the only one” who could bring peace in the region. Leaders set up for photos with the US president, who arrived in Israel in Sharm El-Sheikh after a short stop. Trump urged Israel’s lawmakers to work for peace and encourage Palestinians to rebuild Gaza. Progress of truce and remaining challenges The summit follows the initial phase of the ceasefire, mediated in Qatar. Under the agreement, Israeli troops withdrew from certain parts of Gaza, allowing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to return home. Hamas also released the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages, while Israel began to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Despite these steps, big questions remain about the next phase of the agreement, including the disarmament of Hamas, the formation of a post-war government for Gaza and determining the extent of Israel’s withdrawal. International power and management plans Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized the need for American involvement in the peacekeeping force that is expected to deploy during the next phase. He noted that the power would require a resolution of the UN Safety Council and that Hamas would have no role in Gaza’s transitional government. According to Abdelatty, a 15-member committee of Palestinian technocrats, who are not associated with political factions and viewed by Israel, will manage daily management. Trump’s proposed “Council of Peace” will oversee the implementation of the phases of the ceasefire. According to the World Bank and the post -war plan of the World Bank and the post -war plan, reconstruction funding and rebuilding of global support of Gaza will cost $ 53 billion. Egypt presents an early recovery and reconstruction conference in November. Countries including Jordan and Egypt will train a new Palestinian security force. The UK promised £ 20m ($ 27 million) for water and sanitation projects, while Germany expressed concern about Israel’s military action in Gaza. Regional dynamics and Iranian influence Turkey played a key role in facilitating the ceasefire, while Iran, a primary supporter of Hamas, did not attend the summit.
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