Donald Trump to meet officials from Muslim-majority countries to discuss Gaza

US President Donald Trump is set to meet on Tuesday with senior officials from several Muslim-majority nations as pressure mounts over Israel’s devastating campaign in Gaza, White House officials confirmed.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the talks will bring together leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan. While the agenda covers a range of issues, Gaza will be the centerpiece, according to people briefed on the discussions.
Axios reported that Trump plans to unveil a framework for peace and post-war administration in Gaza. The proposal is expected to touch on freeing hostages, securing a ceasefire, and laying out a roadmap for Israel’s withdrawal. Crucially, Washington wants Arab and Muslim governments to commit troops to stabilize Gaza and provide funding for reconstruction once the war winds down—plans that deliberately exclude Hamas from any future governing role.
The timing of the meeting is significant. Trump will also address the UN General Assembly, just a day after a dramatic diplomatic shift in New York, where dozens of world leaders openly backed Palestinian statehood. That recognition, hailed by many as long overdue, was sharply denounced by Israel and the United States, both of which argue it rewards Hamas and undercuts prospects for genuine peace.
The Gaza war, now nearing its two-year mark, has taken an immense toll. Israel’s assault has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, forced the entire population of Gaza from their homes, and pushed the enclave into the grip of famine. UN investigators, human rights experts, and scholars have repeatedly warned that the campaign bears the hallmarks of genocide.
Israel maintains it is acting in self-defense following the Hamas-led attack of October 2023, which killed about 1,200 people and saw more than 250 hostages taken into Gaza. Since then, Israeli strikes have not only ravaged the Strip but also expanded into Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iran, and even Qatar, widening fears of a regional war.