Overview

• France is expected to confirm recognition of a Palestinian state as the 80th session opens, following similar moves by Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal, while Israel and the United States plan to boycott the summit, according to Israel's UN ambassador.
• After Washington denied visas to Mahmoud Abbas and his officials, the General Assembly voted 145–5 to exceptionally allow the Palestinian president to deliver a video address.
• On 18 September, the United States vetoed a Security Council resolution backing an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages and unrestricted humanitarian access, with the other 14 Council members in favor at the body’s 10,000th meeting.
• The UN Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel is committing genocide, as Gaza health authorities report 65,062 Palestinians killed, most cities heavily damaged and about 90% of the population displaced, with the IPC identifying a man-made famine and the UN human rights chief blaming Israeli policies.
• Commentary from former Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu urges General Assembly action through an Emergency Special Session under Uniting for Peace, potential relocation to Geneva if access is denied, UN‑supervised humanitarian corridors and support for ICJ and ICC investigations.