UN General Assembly: Netanyahu Speech Draws Walkout, Abbas Blocked by Visa Denial

At the UN General Assembly in New York in late September 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Israel's critics in a speech that prompted delegates to walk out of the hall. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was unable to attend in person after what he called an 'unlawful' visa denial by the United States, and instead sent a video message to the assembly.

The session also featured an emotional address by an unnamed prime minister, warnings about artificial intelligence, and a description of Venezuela's 'rebirth.' In a separate matter, a judge ordered the White House to reinstate access for US media outlets after they had been banned.