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Trump Plans Gaza Talks With Arab Leaders as Erdogan Sets U.N. Push and Sept. 25 White House Visit

Invitations for a Tuesday session reportedly went to Saudi, Emirati, Qatari, Egyptian, Jordanian leaders plus Turkey at 2:30 p.m. ET.

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U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters on September 24, 2019 in New York City. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images.
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Overview

  • Two Arab officials told Axios the White House scheduled a U.N.-sidelines meeting to discuss ending the Gaza war and next steps.
  • Sources said Washington wants regional roles in a post-war plan for Gaza, potentially including troops for a stabilization force to replace Israeli units.
  • Erdogan said he will denounce Israel's actions in Gaza at the General Assembly and urge broader recognition of a Palestinian state.
  • The Turkish president confirmed a Sept. 25 meeting with President Trump focused on trade, investment, defense ties and regional issues.
  • Trump is reported to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sept. 29, and Erdogan was cited as planning talks with Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa during the trip.