Hamas opposes the expulsion of its members from Gaza, emphasizing that its leaders and fighters are native to Gaza and wish to remain there.

US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will co-chair the summit, focusing on implementing the ceasefire and advancing the peace process in Gaza.

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Gaza during the ceasefire, with Israeli military reporting their presence alongside Israeli leaders on the second day of the truce.

The ceasefire, initiated on Friday, is part of Trump's peace plan for Gaza, including the release of 48 Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of 1,950 Palestinians and increased humanitarian aid.

The upcoming summit in Egypt, scheduled for Monday, will focus on Gaza's ceasefire and postwar governance, but notably, Israel and Hamas will not participate, with Israel explicitly refusing to attend and Hamas signaling it will act through mediators like Qatar and Egypt.

Israel announced it would not participate in the formal signing of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal, citing non-involvement in the signing process, and Israeli officials confirmed no participation in the summit.

The summit will be held without the Palestinian Authority (PA), as Egypt did not invite the PA due to its exclusion from the US postwar plan for Gaza, despite the PA's efforts to re-engage through meetings with regional leaders.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian deputy president Hussein al-Sheikh met with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in Amman to explore the PA's potential return to Gaza and its future role, including possible police deployment and transitional governance.

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Egypt on Monday to support the US-proposed peace plan, aiming to stabilize the region and promote a two-state solution.

Egyptian officials described the summit as 'historic,' emphasizing its focus on alleviating Palestinian suffering and strengthening regional stability amid ongoing tensions in Gaza.

Egyptian and Arab leaders are lobbying the US for deploying a Palestinian police force and establishing an international presence in Gaza as part of postwar arrangements, with proposals for a Palestinian governing body involving international participation.

The situation in Gaza remains tense, with ongoing displacement and casualties, as the ceasefire enters its second day and regional efforts continue to seek a long-term peace agreement.

The summit will be attended by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, US President, and leaders from 20 countries, aiming to end the war, promote regional peace, and establish a new security framework.

Egypt, hosting the summit, invited world leaders including US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, but not the Palestinian Authority, which sought a private meeting with el-Sisi to reaffirm its legitimacy.

Egypt declined the PA's request for a private meeting and chose not to invite the PA to the summit due to its exclusion from the US plan.

The summit will also feature discussions on ceasefire arrangements and Gaza's postwar governance, with notable attendees like UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson confirmed that no Israeli officials will participate in the summit.

The agreement also involves Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza's main cities and the entry of humanitarian aid, with about 20 of the hostages believed to be alive.

Israeli media reported that the PA has received assurances of a role in Gaza's administration, including participation in managing the Rafah crossing and future governance discussions.