Saudi Gazette report

NEW YORK — Arab and Islamic leaders reaffirmed their rejection of the forced displacement of Gaza’s population and stressed the need to allow the return of those who fled, during a high-level summit with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

The joint statement was issued following a multilateral meeting between Trump and leaders from eight Arab and Islamic countries, held at UN headquarters during the 80th General Assembly session.

The summit was co-hosted by Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, with the participation of Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, UAE Vice President and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

The leaders thanked Trump for convening the meeting and highlighted the “intolerable humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza, citing massive civilian losses and regional instability.

They reiterated their shared position rejecting forced displacement and emphasized the urgent need for displaced Palestinians to return.

The statement also called for an immediate ceasefire to secure the release of hostages and ensure the entry of sufficient humanitarian aid as a first step toward a just and lasting peace.

The leaders expressed readiness to cooperate with Trump and underlined the importance of U.S. leadership in ending the war and opening a path to stability.

They stressed the need for a detailed stabilization plan, including safeguarding the West Bank and Jerusalem’s holy sites, and voiced support for reforms within the Palestinian Authority.

The participants further underscored the necessity of a comprehensive Gaza reconstruction plan based on Arab and OIC proposals, coupled with international assistance and security arrangements to support Palestinian leadership.

They concluded by affirming their commitment to sustain momentum, framing the summit as the beginning of a collective path toward peace and regional cooperation.