Trump Meets Arab Muslim Leaders at UN to Discuss Gaza Peace Plan

US President Donald Trump convened a multilateral meeting with leaders from key Arab and Muslim countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and others on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss diplomatic, political, and humanitarian approaches aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The meeting, described by Trump as his most important of the day, focused on de-escalation, ceasefire arrangements, and long-term stability, with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim emphasizing reliance on Trump's leadership to end the conflict and secure the release of hostages. Trump is expected to present a US plan for post-war management of Gaza, developed in consultation with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, which includes proposals for a UN-mandated international stabilization force to oversee security and disarmament of Hamas. This plan aligns with Arab League demands that Hamas relinquish power and weapons to a newly elected Palestinian Authority, although Trump has previously imposed sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and barred its leader Mahmoud Abbas from UN participation. The meeting also addressed concerns raised by recent Western countries recognizing Palestine as a state, a move opposed by Israel and seen as encouraging to Hamas, while Israel has threatened to annex parts of the West Bank in response. Trump’s engagement with Arab leaders ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s White House visit signals a coordinated effort to seek regional input on stabilizing Gaza and managing post-war governance.