Trump Meets Arab-Muslim Leaders, Seeks Gaza Ceasefire Outcomes

President Donald Trump convened a meeting with leaders from Arab and Muslim countries on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, calling it his "most important meeting." Attendees included heads of state from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan, with Israel excluded but expected to join in subsequent talks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the meeting as "very fruitful" and expressed satisfaction with the outcomes, noting a joint declaration would be published. Despite Erdogan's harsh criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the gathering showed a collective intent to pursue peace and post-war reconstruction, a plan influenced by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Trump emphasized the importance of negotiating the release of captives and highlighted the group's capability to end the conflict. US special envoy Steve Witkoff's positive gestures and Trump's comments underscore the optimistic tone of the meeting.