Overview

• Dozens of delegations exited the General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking, with US and UK seats filled by junior diplomats.
• Netanyahu denounced recent moves by Western governments to recognize a Palestinian state and reiterated opposition to a two‑state solution.
• His office said the speech was broadcast into Gaza via loudspeakers and over residents’ phones, a claim not corroborated by reporters inside the enclave.
• President Donald Trump said he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank and later suggested a Gaza deal to free hostages and end fighting is near, with no details announced.
• Reporting describes a developing 21‑point US plan linking a truce, hostage releases, Hamas disarmament and phased Israeli withdrawal, which has not been formally endorsed by the parties.