Trump arrives in Egypt for Mideast peace summit as hostages return home

Key Meeting & Peace Plan - President Trump is meeting with world leaders in Egypt to discuss a lasting peace between Israel and Gaza [1] - Trump's 20-point peace plan faces key challenges, even with the return of Israeli hostages [1] - A temporary board of peace, chaired by President Trump and including Tony Blair, is being established [1] - Questions remain about the composition of the board, a Palestinian committee it will oversee, and a peacekeeping force [1] - Major questions persist regarding who will fund the peacekeeping force, which countries will provide forces, and whether Hamas will disarm [1] Ceasefire & Diplomacy - The current situation is just a ceasefire, with previous ceasefires negotiated by multiple presidents, including two by President Biden in this war [1] - Trump's leverage over Netanyahu, due to their close relationship, allowed him to achieve something significant [1] - Qatar and Turkey also applied leverage on Hamas, contributing to the ceasefire [2] - A transactional style of diplomacy can achieve short-term wins but may lack the sustained effort needed for lasting peace [4][5] Iran Nuclear Deal - Trump terminated the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), which was criticized as a disaster for Israel [7] - The JCPOA had permanent prohibitions and 10-15 year restrictions on Iran's nuclear program [10] - Trump's strike on Iran may have set back their nuclear program by a few months [10] - A lasting guarantee against Iran developing a nuclear weapon requires a nuclear deal [11] Trump's Commitment & Legacy - Patience is not typically associated with Donald Trump's diplomacy [15] - Trump may lose focus and needs sustained interest and pressure to achieve a lasting peace [15][16] - A lasting peace is needed for Trump to win a Nobel Peace Prize and make a mark in history [16]