US President Donald Trump convened a high-level meeting with leaders from key Muslim nations on Tuesday in New York, aiming to find solutions to end the ongoing Gaza war. The session took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Participants included leaders of Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s presence underscored Islamabad’s growing role in the region’s diplomacy.

Trump opened the meeting by calling it his “most important” engagement of the day, stressing that the objective was to achieve a swift end to the war in Gaza. “We want to end the war in Gaza. We are going to end it. Maybe we can end it right now,” he declared.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani thanked Trump for hosting the gathering, noting, “The only reason we are here is to stop the war and bring the hostages back. We count on you and your leadership to help the people of Gaza.”

The discussions centered on ceasefire pathways, humanitarian relief, and long-term regional stability. While Trump did not take questions afterward, he described the talks as a “very good meeting.”

Earlier at the UNGA, Trump blamed Hamas for prolonging the conflict, accusing it of rejecting “reasonable offers” for peace. He also criticized nations that recently recognized a Palestinian state, warning that such moves “reward Hamas terrorists for their atrocities.”

The Gaza conflict has intensified global diplomatic divides, with 10 countries, including the UK, France, Canada, and Australia, formally recognizing Palestine this week.