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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas are set to address the United Nations General Assembly as the Gaza war and wider Middle East tensions remain at the centre of global attention.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas are scheduled to address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
The speeches come against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which followed the October 7, 2023 attacks and has caused extensive loss of life and regional instability.
Abbas is expected to deliver his remarks by video after the Trump administration denied him a visa to enter the United States.
The UN gathering also follows a series of strongly worded speeches on Wednesday. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would not bow to US President Donald Trump, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez also told the assembly that her country would hold elections and move toward a full democracy, although she did not provide a specific date.
Netanyahu and Abbas’ appearances are expected to draw particular attention as world leaders continue discussions on the Gaza conflict, regional security and prospects for a political resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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