Overview
- Mahmoud Abbas emphasized Palestinian rights and statehood as critical for Middle East peace in UN address.
- Talks progressing between Israel, Saudi Arabia on normalization deal backed by US.
- Saudi Arabia requesting major defense pact, arms deals, and Israeli concessions to Palestinians.
- Abbas accused Israel of apartheid, theft, assaults on holy sites, and undermining peace.
- Abbas called for international conference and protection for Palestinians from Israel.