US President Donald Trump on Tuesday brought together leaders from several Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, for discussions on Gaza during the UN General Assembly in New York.
The gathering included representatives from Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE and Jordan.
Talks centred on possible diplomatic, political, and humanitarian measures to bring the conflict in Gaza to an end.
Leaders exchanged views on ways to reduce tensions, secure a ceasefire, and work towards longer-term peace and stability in the region.
At the start of the meeting, Trump described the discussion as his ‘most important meeting’ of the day, stressing his intention to end the Gaza war quickly.
He stated, “This is my most important meeting. I’ve had important meetings. This is the one that’s very important to me, because we’re going to end something that you have probably never started. We want to end the war in Gaza. We are going to end it. Maybe we can end it right now.”
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim expressed appreciation to Trump for hosting the session. He noted that Arab leaders were looking to him to help resolve the conflict.
“The only reason we are here is to stop the war and bring the hostages back, and we count on you and your leadership as well to end this war and to help the people of Gaza,” he asserted.
After the meeting concluded, Trump told reporters it had been a ‘very good meeting’ but did not take questions.
Earlier at the UN General Assembly, Trump blamed Hamas for rejecting what he called ‘reasonable offers’ for peace. He also criticised countries that had recently recognised a Palestinian state.
“We can’t forget October 7. As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to recognise a Palestinian state unilaterally. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities. Those who want peace should be united with one message: release the hostages now. Just release the hostages now,” he said.
Over the past week, ten nations, among them Australia, Canada, France, Portugal and the United Kingdom, have officially recognised a Palestinian state.
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