Islamic leaders tell Trump they count on his leadership to end Gaza war

US president says Washington wants to end Gaza war because it’s gone on too long: PM Shehbaz welcomes US President’s peace overtures

Published: 08:51 AM, 24 Sep, 2025
Middle East
Islamic leaders tell Trump they count on his leadership to end Gaza war
Caption: Islamic leaders and US President Trump in a summit meeting in New York.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday attended the Arab-Islamic Summit hosted by US President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in New York where the American leader said the US may end the Gaza war “right now”, reported 24NewsHD Tv channel.

President Donald Trump told the meeting of Arab and Muslim leaders: “We want to end the war in Gaza. We’re going to end it. Maybe we can end it right now.”

Trump said he would “see the people in Israel,” including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “and we’re going to get something done because it’s gone on too long, and we want it to end.”

He added: “We’re here to see if we can get the hostages back and get the war over and get back to life in the Middle East, which is a beautiful life, but it’s much more beautiful without wars, right?”

The meeting was attended by the leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan and Indonesia.

Trump described them as “great leaders from a very important part of our planet” who are “respected all over the world.” He added: “They’re respected by me in the Oval Office, I can tell you that. They’re respected by the US.”

Trump highlighted the issue of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas and other militant groups. “Right now, they have 20 hostages and 38 dead bodies … We have to get the 38 back and we have to get the 20 back, and I think we’ll be able to do it,” he said.

“This is the group that can do it more than any other group in the world. This is the group that can do it.”

Qatar’s emir told Trump: “The only reason you’re here is to stop the war and bring the hostages back. And we count on you and your leadership as well to end this war and to help the people of Gaza. The situation is very, very, very bad there.”

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani added: “We’re here to meet and to do everything we can to stop this war, and to bring the hostages back.”

PM Shehbaz exchanges pleasantries with Trump

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the Arab-Islamic Summit hosted by US President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in New York.

Ahead of the meeting, the prime minister also held meetings with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

The meetings were marked by warm handshakes, informal and candid conversations, and meaningful exchanges among the world leaders, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing said.

Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz Sharif and the President Trump exchanged pleasantries at Arab-Islamic summit in New York. The two leaders held an informal meeting with pleasant exchange of greetings. The meeting was marked by a warm handshake and a candid conversation. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was also present on the occasion.

PM welcomes Trump’s peace overtures

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed President Donald Trump's peace overtures made during his address to the 80th session of UN General Assembly.

Talking to newsmen in New York, Shehbaz Sharif said Donald Trump is a man of peace who has played a key role in bringing end to wars including the one between Pakistan and India in May this year.

Pakistan calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At the United Nations, Pakistan has reiterated the call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza.

The call was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while delivering the national statement at UN Security-Council's meeting on 'The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question' in New York today.

The Deputy Prime Minister urged the UN Security Council and broader international community to act decisively, uphold human dignity, ensure accountability and deliver justice.

He said Pakistan demands establishing an international protection mechanism and putting a categoric end to any forced displacement of Palestinians from their lands while upholding the right to return for refugees in accordance with international law.

The Deputy Prime Minister called for full unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza and immediate lifting of blockade to allow life-saving to reach those in need.

He said suffering of Palestinian people is a stain on our conscience. Time for words is over, and time for action is now.

Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support for Palestinian people in their just struggle for dignity, justice and self-determination through establishment of sovereign, independent and contiguous Palestinian state with pre-1967 borders and al Quds al Sharif as its capital.

He said Pakistan welcomes the two-state solution conference chaired by Saudi Arabia and France and also commends the recent recognitions of State of Palestine by numerous UN member states which reflects adherence to justice and principles of international law. On this note, Ishaq Dar mentioned that Pakistan is amongst the first few countries to recognize state of Palestine following a declaration of independence in 1948.

The Deputy Prime Minister said this positive momentum must be sustained with resolute determination to achieve just and lasting solution to the Palestine Question.–Agencies

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