Is Netanyahu going to Egypt? The latest news
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According to multiple news outlets, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be attending the “Peace Summit” in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 13, 2025, despite earlier announcements from the Egyptian presidency that he would
Key details on why Netanyahu will not be traveling:
Scheduling conflict with a Jewish holiday: Netanyahu’s office stated that he could not accept the invitation due to the upcoming holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
Initial confusion: On Monday, the Egyptian presidency announced that Netanyahu was expected to attend the conference to finalize a Gaza ceasefire agreement. However, Netanyahu’s office later clarified that he would not be able to make the trip.
Summit purpose: The conference, hosted by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, aims to end the war in Gaza after a recent ceasefire.
Palestinian Authority attendance: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to attend the summit in Egypt.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 13, 2025
