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The United States and eight member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, including Türkiye, issued a joint declaration following a multilateral summit on Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire and highlighting the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory.
The summit, held Tuesday at United Nations headquarters during the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly's 80th session, brought together leaders to address the escalating crisis in Gaza and its broader regional implications.
"The unbearable situation in the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian catastrophe and high casualties, its serious consequences on the region and its effects on the entire Islamic world have been emphasized," the joint declaration stated. "The common stance on rejecting forced displacement and allowing the return of those who have left has been reiterated."
The participating leaders stressed that ending the war and achieving an immediate ceasefire would facilitate both the release of hostages and the delivery of adequate humanitarian aid, describing it as "the first step toward a just and lasting peace."
President Trump, who organized the meeting, received thanks from Arab League and OIC state leaders, according to the declaration. The Islamic nations' leaders emphasized Trump's leadership role in efforts to end the conflict and open pathways to sustainable peace.
The summit addressed reconstruction needs beyond the immediate ceasefire, with participants highlighting the necessity of comprehensive planning based on Arab League and OIC frameworks, alongside essential security arrangements. The declaration emphasized supporting Palestinian leadership through international assistance to help Palestinians rebuild their lives in Gaza.
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The joint statement also called for maintaining stability in the West Bank and at holy sites in Jerusalem, while expressing support for Palestinian Authority reform efforts. Leaders underscored the importance of maintaining momentum to ensure the meeting marks the beginning of a process toward peace and regional cooperation.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, represents 57 member states and serves as the collective voice of the Muslim world. The summit represents a significant diplomatic engagement between the United States and key Islamic nations as the Gaza conflict continues to generate international concern over civilian casualties and regional stability.
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