ALWAGHT- A knowledgeable source has said that Iran will not participate in the upcoming Gaza ceasefire meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, regarding the US proposal.
Tehran has decided not to participate in the upcoming Gaza summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, despite being formally invited, according to a source familiar with the matter. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, will bring together leaders from more than 20 countries to discuss the US president’s proposal for a ceasefire aimed at ending Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. Iran’s absence reflects its cautious stance on international initiatives it perceives as insufficiently addressing Palestinian rights or Israeli aggression.
The summit comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, following months of intense conflict that has resulted in over 67,000 deaths and widespread destruction across the Gaza Strip. Tens of thousands of Palestinians are returning northward along Gaza’s coast, many traveling on foot, by car, or using carts, to inspect their homes, most of which have been damaged or destroyed during the fighting.
Under the initial phase of the US-brokered agreement, Israeli forces have partially withdrawn from Gaza, while humanitarian and reconstruction efforts are underway. According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, some 5,000 public operations have been implemented since the ceasefire, aimed at restoring essential services and improving living conditions in the famine-stricken enclave. The summit in Sharm el-Sheikh seeks to build international support for sustaining the ceasefire and coordinating broader relief and reconstruction efforts, though Iran’s decision not to attend highlights ongoing divisions among key regional stakeholders.
