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Netanyahu to Address UN General Assembly Amid Election Campaign
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Core Event
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the United States on September 23 for a three-day visit that includes addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 24. The trip follows his scheduled July 27 visit to Washington at the invitation of President Donald Trump and is timed before the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which begins the day after his return to Israel.
Background & Context
Netanyahu’s attendance comes after earlier reports that he had considered skipping this year’s UNGA. His office framed the speech as an opportunity to reinforce his political standing ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections. The prime minister’s last appearance at the UN was at the 80th session in September 2025, where he denounced Western nations for supporting Palestinian statehood.
Official Statements & Responses
The delegation will also hold side meetings with diplomatic counterparts, although the exact schedule has not been released.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He is responsible for the killing of more than 73,000 people. For the maiming of tens of thousands of children,” — Zohran Mamdani, new york mayor — Zohran Mamdani, New York mayor