Officials now believe Trump would want to come to the region to “celebrate” the achievement of ending the war and securing the hostages’ release. The plan depends on the outcome of the ongoing negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where discussions have recently resumed — and early signs are said to be positive.
Sisi added that Cairo “fully supports the diplomatic efforts currently underway in Sharm el-Sheikh to stop the war in Gaza,” stressing that Egypt “is working tirelessly to end the fighting.” He praised Trump’s involvement, declaring, “No one can threaten Egypt. The Egyptian state is capable of overcoming any challenge and facing any threat.”
Trump has frequently cited the mass demonstrations in Israel demanding the release of the hostages, often noting that many Israelis believe he alone can bring them home. He has long taken pride in his popularity in Israel, once boasting that he could easily be elected prime minister and claiming that “98% of Israelis support me.”
The preliminary planning for a potential Trump visit comes as talks in Sharm el-Sheikh intensify around the U.S. president’s proposal to free all remaining hostages and end the fighting. Behind the scenes, negotiators are still working through lists of Palestinian prisoners to be included in the agreement.
El-Sissi: “I invite President Trump to attend the signing of the Gaza agreement.”
According to Palestinian sources, the prisoner issue has become a central sticking point in the discussions — partly due to Turkey’s pressure to accelerate the process and Hamas’ insistence on including militants serving long prison sentences.
While progress remains uncertain, the diplomatic momentum — and Trump’s clear desire to take part in any victory moment — has both Jerusalem and Washington preparing for what could soon become a historic visit.