Skip to main content
Advertisement

Gaza war in focus at UN General Assembly

04:15 Min

Israeli and Palestinian leaders will address the UN General Assembly, nearly three years after war erupted in Gaza. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to push back against criticism his country's actions, while Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will give remarks via video, after being denied a visa by Washington again. Ahead of their speeches, the UN secretary-general decried killing and destruction in the enclave. Antonio Guterres expressed those concerns without singling out any country for criticism. James Gooderson reports from New York.

Israeli and Palestinian leaders will address the UN General Assembly, nearly three years after war erupted in Gaza. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to push back against criticism his country's actions, while Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will give remarks via video, after being denied a visa by Washington again. Ahead of their speeches, the UN secretary-general decried killing and destruction in the enclave. Antonio Guterres expressed those concerns without singling out any country for criticism. James Gooderson reports from New York.

Advertisement

You May Also Like

Advertisement