Summary
World leaders met at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where many condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza. Several delegates protested by walking out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech. Outside, there were large demonstrations supporting Palestinians and protesting against Netanyahu.
Key Facts
- The UN General Assembly took place from September 23 to 29 in New York.
- Many countries criticized Israel's actions in Gaza during the assembly.
- Some delegates walked out during Netanyahu's speech in protest.
- There were protests outside the UN, with people supporting Palestinians.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized the scale of the conflict and referenced past International Court of Justice rulings.
- Brazil's President Lula da Silva called for the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized UN policies and addressed the Palestinian situation.
- Indonesia offered to send 20,000 peacekeepers to Gaza.
- Turkey's President Erdogan demanded a ceasefire and more humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- Jordan’s King Abdullah II supported a two-state solution for lasting peace.
