Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Thursday that US President Donald Trump "deserves the Nobel Peace Prize" for his involvement in mediating a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which aims to end two years of Israeli assaults on the Palestinian territory.

According to Anadolu Agency, a statement from the Egyptian presidency revealed that Sisi had a phone conversation with Trump, during which he congratulated the US president on the "success of his tireless efforts to stop the war in the Gaza Strip." Sisi expressed his "deep appreciation" for Trump's dedication to achieving peace.

During the call, Trump expressed "great happiness" about what he described as a "historic achievement" and emphasized his strong friendship with Sisi. He remarked that "the world's eyes were on Egypt in recent days" as the negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh resulted in a ceasefire deal in Gaza.

Sisi characterized the agreement as "a historic accomplishment" that showcases Trump's "genuine and persistent efforts to achieve peace." He asserted that "President Trump fully and rightfully deserves the Nobel Peace Prize" for his mediation, thus endorsing Trump's campaign to promote himself as a candidate for the prize.

The ceasefire deal was announced early Thursday morning, following four days of indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. These talks were mediated by Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and the US.

On September 29, Trump presented a 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza, which includes the release of all Israeli captives in exchange for approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, a permanent ceasefire, and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the entire Gaza Strip.

The second phase of the plan involves establishing a new governing mechanism in Gaza that excludes Hamas, forming a security force made up of Palestinians and troops from Arab and Islamic countries, and disarming Hamas. The plan also calls for Arab and Islamic funding for the new administration and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, with limited input from the Palestinian Authority.

While Arab and Muslim countries have expressed support for the plan, some officials have noted that certain details require further discussion and negotiation to be fully implemented.