Several leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world are set to hold an emergency summit in Saudi Arabia to end the violence in Gaza and Lebanon. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports from Saudi Arabia on what the nations hope to achieve.

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler has called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon at a joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit that has renewed calls for a Palestinian state.

The summit’s key objectives include ceasing hostilities, ensuring civilian protection, extending support to Palestinian and Lebanese populations, and unifying the stance of Arab and Islamic nations

Arab and Muslim leaders are gathering in Riyadh Saudi Arabia today for a joint Arab-Islamic summit addressing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Regional leaders called on Israel to stop its agression. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is accusing of Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.