Overview

• The General Assembly authorized President Mahmoud Abbas to deliver a video address and enabled Palestinian Authority participation in the France–Saudi high‑level meeting, passing the measure 145–5 with six abstentions.
• France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Portugal announced recognition of Palestine during the UN gatherings, bringing total recognitions to more than 150 countries.
• The United States said it denied and revoked visas for PA and PLO officials on national‑security grounds and rejected claims the move violated the UN Headquarters Agreement.
• UN Secretary‑General António Guterres said a two‑state solution is the only credible path and called for a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages and unhindered humanitarian access.
• Audio glitches disrupted several leaders’ speeches at the UN session, which officials attributed to equipment faults with no indication of deliberate interference.