LONDON – Was the trip worth it? Almost 20 world leaders, including the leaders of many Muslim and Arab countries, gathered on Oct 13 in Sharm el-Sheikh, an Egyptian holiday resort on the Red Sea, to mark the launch of US President Donald Trump’s plan for peace in the Middle East.

The mood was undoubtedly one of celebration and Mr Trump – who kept the distinguished audience waiting for hours – thanked the heads of state and governments present for the support they had shown during the negotiations for