Overview
- Dozens of delegations exited the General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking, with US and UK seats filled by junior diplomats.
- Netanyahu denounced recent moves by Western governments to recognize a Palestinian state and reiterated opposition to a two‑state solution.
- His office said the speech was broadcast into Gaza via loudspeakers and over residents’ phones, a claim not corroborated by reporters inside the enclave.
- President Donald Trump said he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank and later suggested a Gaza deal to free hostages and end fighting is near, with no details announced.
- Reporting describes a developing 21‑point US plan linking a truce, hostage releases, Hamas disarmament and phased Israeli withdrawal, which has not been formally endorsed by the parties.