Middle East Leaders Press UNGA on Iran War and Gaza as Trump Meets Gulf Allies

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 22

Jordan, Türkiye, Qatar and Egypt are set to dominate UNGA’s opening debate Tuesday, with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu also due in New York as the region confronts the Iran war, Gaza and renewed Houthi attacks.
Trump plans sideline talks with Gulf leaders to hear their concerns directly, while Arab governments are expected to pair public support for Palestinians with private discussions on security guarantees, Iran and postwar regional arrangements.
The Houthi threat has widened the agenda beyond Gaza, with attacks near the Bab el-Mandeb adding to risks around the Strait of Hormuz and sharpening interest in overland Gulf-to-Mediterranean energy routes.
Gaza remains the main diplomatic fault line: Arab states reject Palestinian displacement and back a state on 1967 lines, while Abbas again addresses the assembly by video after being denied a U.S. visa.
The meetings underscore Washington’s broader balancing act—maintaining Arab security partnerships while managing pressure over Gaza and Israel’s future regional ties amid weakening international support for Netanyahu’s government.