Trump: I Will Attempt to Go to Egypt to Attend the Signing Ceremony for the Ceasefire Agreement

SadaNews - U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will attempt to travel to Egypt to attend the signing ceremony for the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

Trump stated in a government meeting: "I will try to make the visit. We will attempt to go there. We are working on setting the time."

He added that the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip will be released "on Monday or Tuesday," also stating that the agreement "ended the Gaza war," according to quotes from the "French Press Agency."

Trump indicated his belief that there will be "lasting peace" in the region and confirmed that Gaza will be rebuilt.

The U.S. president said, "Iran wants to work towards peace and we will work with them." He added, "The attack on Iran was important for reaching an agreement regarding Gaza."

For his part, U.S. envoy Steve Whitcomb reported on Thursday that Trump will head to Egypt next week.