NEW YORK, September 24, 2025 (WAFA) – Leaders of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states affirmed on Wednesday the necessity of ending the Israeli aggression on Gaza, achieving an immediate ceasefire, and allowing sufficient humanitarian aid to enter, as the first step towards a just and lasting peace.
This came in a joint statement issued by the multilateral summit of the leaders of the United States and eight Arab states, and member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held at the United Nations headquarters on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 80th session of the General Assembly.
The leaders reviewed the unbearable and tragic situation in the Gaza Strip, including the humanitarian catastrophe and high human toll, as well as its serious consequences for the region and its impact on the Islamic world.
They reaffirmed their joint position rejecting forced displacement and the need to allow those who have left to return.
They also stressed the necessity of detailing a plan for achieving stability, while ensuring the stability of the West Bank and the holy sites in Jerusalem, expressing their support for the reform efforts of the Palestinian National Authority.
The participants affirmed the need to develop a comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, based on the plan of the Arab states and the OIC, as well as security arrangements, with international assistance to support the Palestinian leadership.
They expressed their commitment to working together to ensure the success of the plans and the rebuilding of the lives of Palestinians in Gaza, stressing the importance of maintaining momentum to ensure this meeting is the beginning of a path on the right track towards a future of peace and regional cooperation.
The meeting was held at the initiative of President Trump, with the participation of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Turkey, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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