09/24/2026 – 20:41 ‘The Iranian people will be free’: Netanyahu Netanyahu calls for an end to Tehran’s “murderous regime” and says the people of Iran will one day overthrow those in power. 09/24/2026 – 20:35New York Mayor Mamdani ‘can’t silence me’, says Netanyahu Netanyahu dedicated a significant portion of his speech to criticizing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is a strong supporter of Palestinian rights. As a result, “Jews feel less safe in New York,” Netanyahu says. 09/24/2026 – 20:31Israel has done ‘everything possible’ to keep civilians in Gaza out of danger: Netanyahu “Accusing Israel of genocide is the biggest lie of the 21st century,” says Netanyahu, taking credit for activities such as the recent provision of polio vaccines in Gaza. “Is this a genocide, of course not? It’s the opposite of genocide.” Netanyahu adds. 09/24/2026 – 20:29Netanyahu accuses Turkey and Qatar of spreading lies about Israel on social media “Tyrants around the world seek to threaten us,” Netanuahu said. 09/24/2026 – 20:24Israel “has no greater ally than Trump,” says Netahyahu 09/24/2026 – 20:23’We will continue to defend our state, we will continue to win because we have no other option’: Netanyahu 09/24/2026 – 20:19Israeli soldiers have been fighting a ‘war on seven fronts’ for three years’ Netanyahu says Netanyahu claims success in most fronts, saying that Israel has “hit Hamas” and “hit Hezbollah.” But he added that Israel is still under threat: “They are trying to assassinate us. Thousands of attempts a year.” Netanyahu claims international media ignores attacks on Israel in favor of reporting on Palestinian victims. 09/24/2026 – 20:08Attacking Iran ‘one of the easiest decisions I have made as prime minister’: Netanyahu The Israeli prime minister added that if he had not taken action against Iran, “we would all be dead.” The current conflicts in the Middle East are part of an ongoing concern in the region about the “existence of a Jewish state,” he added. 09/24/2026 – 20:06Netanyahu calls those who left the room before his speech “moral cowards” 09/24/2026 – 20:05Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be the next speaker at the UN General Assembly Many delegates leave the room before Netahyahu’s speech.© Jeenah Moon, Reuters 09/24/2026 – 19:21 Xi tells Trump he supports US and Iran returning to peace deal, Xinhua reports Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House that China supports US and Iran returning to a June deal aimed at ending the war and opening the Strait of Hormuz, Xinhua news agency said. 09/24/2026 – 18:35Protesters gather in front of UN headquarters before Netanyahu’s speech Protesters protest before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City. © David ‘Dee’ Delgado, Reuters 09/24/2026 – 18:2580 countries ask the UN for the total restoration of maritime navigation in the Gulf A coalition of 80 countries has asked the UN for the total restoration of maritime navigation in the Gulf, interrupted by Tehran after the start of the attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran. “We call for the full restoration of navigation rights and principles without delay,” said Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid. al-Zayani, reading a joint statement to journalists. 09/24/2026 – 18:24 09/24/2026 – 17:44Zelensky broke confidentiality with disclosure of North Korean prisoners of war, says South President President Volodymyr Zelensky broke a confidentiality agreement by revealing that Ukraine had sent North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, said Seoul’s President Lee Jae Myung.Zelensky said the Wednesday to the United Nations that Ukraine had sent two North Koreans “I don’t know why the Ukrainian side broke the agreement and made the matter public, but it is very disappointing,” Lee said on 09/24/2026 – 17:35Threat to ‘life and existence’: main conclusions from the Palestinian president’s speech at the UN France 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani analyzes some of the main conclusions from Abbas’ turn at the UN general assembly platform. 09/24/2026 – 17:01 09/24/2026 – 16:38Abbas thanks ‘160 countries that have recognized the State of Palestine’ Abbas also called on countries that have not yet recognized Palestine to do so and for Palestine to be included as a full member of the UN. 09/24/2026 – 16:26Abbas calls for accelerating the implementation of the second phase of the peace plan for Gaza The Palestinian leader also warned against Israeli plans to separate the West Bank into northern and southern areas and called on US President Donald Trump to “fulfill the commitments” he made with Arab leaders to avoid the annexation of Palestinian lands.
