Arab, Islamic leaders call for ending war in Gaza

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Wed, 24 Sep 2025 - 10:48 GMT

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Wed, 24 Sep 2025 - 10:48 GMT

CAIRO – 24 September 2025: A multilateral summit grouping the leaders of the United States and eight Arab States and members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held at the United Nations headquarters on the margins of the High-Level Week of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The meeting was held at the initiative of Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America.

The meeting was co-hosted by President Trump and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and joined by King Abdullah II of Jordan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

During the meeting, the leaders of Arab/OIC states thanked President Trump for calling for this important meeting.

They highlighted the unbearable situation in the Gaza Strip, including the humanitarian catastrophe and high human toll, as well as its serious consequences for the region and impact on the Muslim world as a whole.

They reiterated the common position rejecting forced-displacement and the need to allow the return of those who left.

The leaders emphasized the need to end the war and achieve an immediate ceasefire that would ensure the release of the hostages and allow the entry of sufficient humanitarian aid as the first step toward a just and lasting peace.

They reiterated their commitment to cooperate with President Trump and stressed the importance of his leadership to end the war and open horizons for a just and lasting peace.

They emphasized the need to work out the details of a stabilization plan, while ensuring stability in the West Bank and al-Quds’s Holy Sites. They supported the Palestinian Authority's reform efforts.

Participants emphasized the need to ensure a comprehensive plan for reconstruction in Gaza, based on the Arab and OIC plan, as well as security arrangements, with international assistance supporting the Palestinian leadership.

They expressed commitment to work together to ensure the success of plans and to rebuild the lives of Palestinians in Gaza.

Participants also emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum to ensure that this meeting is the beginning of a process on the right path to a future of peace and regional cooperation.

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