Live: Netanyahu faces UN over Gaza as Abbas set to address assembly by video

Home Americas Live Issued on: 24/09/2026 - 05:11Modified: 24/09/2026 - 07:14 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 19, 2026. © AFP, Ronen Zvulun Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the UN General Assembly on Thursday, as international scrutiny of Israel's war on Gaza and occupation of Palestinian territory takes centre stage on the third day of the annual debate. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is also due to address world leaders by video after being denied a US visa. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates. Yesterday's key developments: Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN Wednesday that the contested Golan Heights region would "remain Syrian" despite ongoing military occupation by Israel. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave a defiant wartime address at the UN accusing the US of terrorism in his country and saying Iran would not "bend at the knee". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly that Russian President Vladimir Putin had enlisted fighters from 47 countries including North Korea, Ghana and India to fight against Ukraine. Leaders ...