🚨 Tragedy struck near Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh as three senior Qatari officials died in a car crash Sunday, casting a shadow over critical Gaza peace negotiations. The victims, part of Qatar’s Amiri Diwan (the nation’s top governing body), were traveling 50 km from the Red Sea resort when their vehicle overturned, according to Qatar’s embassy in Egypt. Two others were injured and are receiving treatment.
🌍 The accident comes days after Qatar, Türkiye, and Egypt brokered indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh that led to a landmark agreement between Israel and Hamas. The deal, part of a U.S.-backed plan, aims to end the Gaza conflict. The city is set to host a global summit Monday to finalize the terms.
💔 Qatar’s embassy confirmed the deceased and injured will be repatriated to Doha. While the crash’s cause remains unclear, the timing highlights the high-stakes diplomacy unfolding in the region. 'Our hearts are with the families,' one Egyptian official told Reuters.
🔍 As world leaders prepare for Monday’s summit, questions linger about the accident’s impact on the fragile peace process. Stay tuned for updates.
