on October 13th local time, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey signed a document in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, regarding a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The Sharm El Sheikh "Peace Summit" hosted by Egypt opened that evening. The summit was co-chaired by Egyptian President Sisi and US President Trump. It is reported that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed his attendance at the last minute before the meeting, but later cancelled his trip. The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) did not send a representative to the meeting.