Trump to discuss Gaza with Arab, Muslim leaders

Egypt's Sisi pardons prominent Arab Spring activist, Iran's last minute UN diplomatic blitz, and more.

Rosaleen Carroll
Rosaleen Carroll
Sep 23, 2025
Smoke rises from an Israeli strike, as displaced Palestinians, fleeing northern Gaza due to an Israeli military operation, move southward after Israeli forces ordered residents of Gaza City to evacuate to the south, in the central Gaza Strip September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.  

This is Rosaleen Carroll, filling in for Gabrielle.  

In today’s edition:  

  • Trump to discuss Gaza with Arab, Muslim leaders
  • Egypt’s Sisi pardons iconic Arab activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
  • Iran tries last-minute diplomacy at UN ahead of snapback sanctions  
  • Several UN nations recognize Palestinian statehood but war in Gaza rages on 

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