By Manisha Sahu, America News World
October 12, 2025
At least three Qatari diplomats were killed and two others injured in a tragic car crash on Saturday near Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, health and security officials confirmed. The diplomats were reportedly en route to Sharm el-Sheikh to attend preparations for a high-level international summit set to mark the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
According to officials cited by the Associated Press, the incident occurred when the vehicle carrying the Qatari delegation overturned roughly 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Sharm el-Sheikh. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Preliminary reports suggest that the vehicle may have lost control while navigating a curved desert highway leading to the Red Sea resort area, a route frequently used by foreign delegations and diplomatic convoys ahead of major events hosted in the region.
Victims Were Part of Qatar’s Protocol Team
Officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AP that the diplomats were members of Qatar’s protocol team traveling ahead of the upcoming international summit. The high-level gathering, scheduled for Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, is being co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The summit will bring together world leaders to mark the implementation of the first phase of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas — an agreement brokered with the mediation of the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. It remains unclear whether the diplomats killed in the crash were directly involved in the negotiation process, though officials confirmed their presence was part of Qatar’s logistical and diplomatic coordination efforts for the event.
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Global Leaders Expected at the Ceasefire Summit
According to a statement issued by the Egyptian presidency, the Sharm el-Sheikh summit aims to “solidify and expand the framework for peace and stability in Gaza and the wider region.” The meeting is expected to discuss mechanisms for sustaining the ceasefire, initiating reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip, and ensuring the exchange of hostages and detainees.
Over two dozen world leaders are expected to attend the summit, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. The U.S. delegation will be led by President Trump and senior officials from the State Department and National Security Council.
The event marks one of the most significant international efforts since the Gaza war erupted last year, following months of violence that claimed thousands of lives and displaced tens of thousands more. The ceasefire plan—reportedly part of Trump’s broader Middle East peace initiative—was agreed upon after weeks of backchannel negotiations involving regional and Western powers.
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Qatar’s Role in the Mediation Process
Qatar has played a central role in mediating between Israel and Hamas, leveraging its long-standing ties with both the Palestinian group and Western governments. Alongside Egypt and the United States, Qatar has been instrumental in brokering several temporary truces and humanitarian corridors during the conflict.
The Gulf nation’s involvement was especially critical in the latest phase of talks, which led to a framework agreement including a mutual ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, and the freeing of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. Turkey joined the negotiations earlier this month during preparatory meetings also held in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Saturday’s accident has cast a shadow over the summit’s buildup, with condolences pouring in from across the diplomatic community. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to issue an official statement but is expected to release details regarding the victims and repatriation plans.
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A Shadow Over a Symbolic Gathering
The tragedy comes as Egypt prepares to host one of the most high-stakes diplomatic gatherings in recent years. Security around Sharm el-Sheikh has been significantly tightened, with Egyptian authorities deploying additional forces and security checkpoints along the coastal highways and airport routes.
Despite the somber start to the weekend, organizers say the summit will proceed as planned, emphasizing that the loss of the Qatari diplomats underscores the dangers faced by those working to achieve peace in a volatile region.
As the international community gathers in Egypt, the deaths of the Qatari diplomats serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost behind the pursuit of stability in the Middle East — a mission that continues to demand both courage and sacrifice.
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