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UN General Assembly Opens With Guterres Urging ICJ Compliance on Gaza and Diplomatic End to Wars

Guterres set a law‑first agenda centered on ICJ compliance in Gaza, diplomatic exits from war, UN financing, UN reform.

Jordan King Abdullah II addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Lithuania President Gitanas Nauseda addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
South Korea President Lee Jae Myung addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Overview

  • Opening the 80th high-level debate in New York, the UN chief warned of an “age of reckless disruption” and pressed leaders to choose peace grounded in international law.
  • He condemned the scale of destruction in Gaza as the worst of his tenure, demanded full and immediate implementation of the ICJ’s provisional measures, and called for a permanent ceasefire, hostage releases, and unhindered aid.
  • He urged an end to external support for Sudan’s warring parties and said diplomacy is the only path to end the wars in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, while commending recent U.S. efforts and meeting President Trump to discuss cooperation on peacemaking.
  • Facing a funding crunch, Guterres said aid cuts are “wreaking havoc,” flagged a revised 2026 budget and UN80 reforms, and appealed for overhauled global finance to mobilize development and climate funding.
  • On the sidelines, several countries announced recognition of a Palestinian state, the Assembly advanced work on climate finance and AI governance including an independent scientific AI panel, and leaders began the speaker lineup led by Brazil then the United States.