


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is among the speakers set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Friday amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
The Israeli military launched a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip earlier this month. Despite international pressure for a ceasefire and calls for a two-state solution, Netanyahu has stuck behind his mission of eradicating Hamas and bringing back hostages taken captive during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
His speech comes after several European nations and U.S. allies agreed to recognize a Palestinian state.
President Trump has largely stuck behind Israel, and the administration revoked visas for Palestinian leaders ahead of the assembly. On Thursday, the president took a step back and vowed to block Netanyahu from annexing the West Bank.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also spoke virtually to the U.N. on Thursday, denouncing Israel’s continued military operation and plans to take over the Gaza Strip. He also signaled that Hamas would have no power in the region after the war’s end.
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