GAZA: US President Donald Trump has called for the immediate end to the ongoing Gaza conflict, urging global leaders to prioritize peace negotiations. Speaking at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2025, he emphasized the need for a swift resolution to the war. “We must stop the war in Gaza immediately. We need to negotiate peace now,” Trump said during his address.
While many world leaders are rallying for Palestinian statehood, a position that has met resistance from Israel and the US, Trump firmly rejected the idea of Palestinian statehood. He aligned himself with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that granting statehood would reward Hamas too greatly. He also reiterated the need for the return of hostages taken by Hamas, pushing for a ceasefire deal that would ensure the safe return of all hostages, whether alive or dead.
Turning his focus to Russia, Trump warned that the US is prepared to impose severe economic sanctions over the ongoing war in Ukraine. He called on US allies to impose similar measures, hoping that a united front would force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. Trump mentioned the possibility of strong tariffs on Russia, emphasizing that European nations must join the US in these efforts for the sanctions to be effective.
In his address, Trump also criticized migration policies worldwide, urging leaders to adopt stricter measures to prevent illegal immigration, a stance that has often been controversial. He argued that uncontrolled migration was damaging countries, particularly in the US, where his administration has focused on arresting and deporting illegal migrants.
Trump also shared frustrations about his UN experience, joking about technical issues with his teleprompter and a malfunctioning escalator that left him and his wife, Melania, briefly stranded. Despite these personal grievances, his speech underscored his administration’s aggressive foreign policy stance, including cutting foreign aid and imposing tariffs on various nations.
As part of his broader agenda, Trump has pushed for significant changes to the global asylum framework, aiming to limit asylum claims to the first country a migrant enters. His administration is expected to formally announce this position later in the week. Trump’s foreign policy agenda continues to spark debate as he works to reshape US relations with other countries, particularly with Russia and Europe.
Trump’s speech marks a pivotal moment in his second term as president, as he navigates diplomatic tensions and seeks to influence international policy at the United Nations.
