Trump Praises UAE’s Key Role in Advancing Peace Plan to End Gaza War
Sharm el-Sheikh, The Gulf Observer: United States President Donald Trump on Monday hailed the United Arab Emirates’ prominent role in supporting his peace initiative to end the war in Gaza, as he officially declared “peace in the Middle East” during a landmark gathering of world leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Addressing the summit to inaugurate his peace plan, President Trump described the day as “a moment that people across the region and around the world have been working, striving, hoping, and praying for.”
“They have done things over the last month that I think were really unthinkable. Nobody thought this could happen,” Trump said. “With the historic agreement we’ve just signed, those prayers of millions have finally been answered.”
He proclaimed the event as a turning point for the region.
“A new and beautiful day is rising,” he said. “And now, the rebuilding begins.”
Trump emphasized that the breakthrough represented more than just the end of the war in Gaza, expressing hope that it would mark a new beginning for the entire Middle East.
“With God’s help, this will be the new beginning for a strong, stable, and prosperous Middle East — united in rejecting the path of terror once and for all,” he added.
Announcing the end of the Gaza conflict, Trump confirmed that humanitarian aid is now flowing into the territory, including hundreds of truckloads of food, medical equipment, and essential supplies.
He extended his gratitude to Arab and Islamic nations that supported the peace accord, highlighting the contributions of the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Türkiye, and Qatar.
“I want to express my tremendous gratitude to the Arab and Muslim nations,” Trump said. “I thank President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt for hosting us with such generosity and warmth, and for the leadership role his country played in achieving this peace.”
President Trump concluded by reiterating his vision for a peaceful and prosperous Middle East, stating that the agreement would open the door to reconstruction, regional cooperation, and lasting stability following years of conflict.
