Overview
- Before departing for New York, Benjamin Netanyahu denounced recent recognitions of Palestine and vowed to "say our truth" at the General Assembly, reiterating that there will be no Palestinian state.
- Around ten governments, including the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Australia, announced recognition of Palestine this week, lifting the total to roughly 157 UN member states.
- Denied a U.S. visa, Mahmoud Abbas addressed the Assembly by video to urge recognition and condemn Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Abbas said the Palestinian Authority should assume governance and security in Gaza with no role for Hamas, calling on armed factions to surrender their weapons and for hostages to be released.
- Argentina's President Javier Milei met Netanyahu in New York for about 45 minutes and offered cooperation to free Argentine hostages, while U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not allow Israeli annexation of the West Bank.