US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that a high-level meeting concerning the situation in Gaza was "very successful," despite ongoing disagreements over the recognition of a Palestinian state. Speaking to reporters after departing the United Nations headquarters in New York during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Trump said, "We had a very good meeting concerning Gaza. It was a very successful meeting with all the big players, except for Israel. But that's going to be next."

During his address at the 80th session of the UNGA, President Trump reiterated his opposition to unilateral moves by some countries to recognise a Palestinian state, calling such efforts a "reward" for Hamas. He also reiterated his call for a ceasefire and an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. "As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities," Trump told world leaders at the UN.