Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was “pleased” with the outcome of what he described as a “fruitful” meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Arab and Muslim leaders aimed at ending Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza.
The session, held Tuesday on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, brought together leaders from Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump described the gathering — notably held without Israel’s participation — as “successful,” calling the attendees “the group that could do it.”
While official details remain scarce, Axios reported that Trump is pushing for Arab and Muslim states to commit troops to Gaza to facilitate an Israeli withdrawal, alongside pledges of funding for reconstruction and transition programs.
The plan reportedly envisions some role for the Palestinian Authority, though Israel has consistently rejected such involvement.
The UAE’s state news agency WAM said discussions focused on securing a permanent ceasefire, releasing captives, and addressing Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis.
The enclave has endured relentless Israeli bombardment, with dozens of Palestinians killed daily and tens of thousands forcibly displaced.
Although Israel was absent from the talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been briefed on the proposals. Analysts suggest any agreement would hinge on delicate regional consensus, as well as the credibility of international guarantees.
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