Gaza Truce Tested, Egypt Plans November Conference

Turkey and Qatar leaders met in Doha, signed bilateral cooperation pacts, pressed for a permanent Gaza ceasefire and condemned recent Israeli strikes on Hamas negotiators while Ankara discussed contributing to an international stabilization force. Hamas negotiator Khalil al‑Hayya led a delegation to Cairo, pledged to implement the US‑backed ceasefire and emphasized cooperation on returning hostages even as some remains have not been handed over. The truce has been repeatedly tested by Israeli strikes over the weekend that killed dozens, including journalists and civilians near the ceasefire line, prompting urgent diplomacy. US envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and other mediators have engaged to restore calm while President Trump said the agreement still stands. Egypt announced it will host an international Gaza reconstruction conference in November 2025 and is mobilizing donations and international support after the Sharm el‑Sheikh summit, with partners such as Norway backing reconstruction and humanitarian access.