Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Delivers Historic UN Speech – Latest 25 Sept 2025 News

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Addresses UN General Assembly – 25 September 2025

New York, 25 September 2025 — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a historic speech to the 80th United Nations General Assembly via video link after the United States revoked his visa. Despite the U.S. action, the General Assembly voted 145–5 to allow Abbas to address world leaders virtually.

In his remarks, Abbas denounced Israeli military operations as a “war of genocide,” calling them not only acts of aggression but war crimes and crimes against humanity that will “be remembered as one of history’s darkest chapters.” He urged the international community to secure an immediate cease-fire, ensure unhindered humanitarian aid, and pressure Israel to withdraw from Gaza without delay.

Abbas also announced that he and the Palestinian Authority are ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, France, and the United Nations to achieve a two-state solution and lasting peace. He stressed that Gaza is an integral part of Palestine and said the Authority is prepared to govern the territory provided that Hamas disarms.

The Palestinian leader condemned the Hamas attacks of 7 October, insisting they do not represent the Palestinian people. He declared that Hamas will have no role in any future Palestinian government.

Abbas sharply criticized Israel’s settlement policies in the West Bank, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pursuing plans for a “Greater Israel” that would destroy any hope of a two-state solution.

He thanked the global community—especially nations that support Palestinian rights—and rejected efforts to label the Palestinian cause as anti-Semitic. Concluding his address, Abbas vowed that Palestinians will never abandon their land and reaffirmed that Jerusalem remains their eternal capital.

Analysts describe the speech as a pivotal moment in Palestinian diplomacy, signaling a new strategy in which the Palestinian Authority seeks international cooperation while excluding Hamas from future governance.

International reaction was swift. The United Nations and multiple European governments reiterated calls for a cease-fire and the rapid delivery of humanitarian aid. Observers say Abbas’s remarks not only strengthen the Palestinian position on the world stage but also outline possible diplomatic pathways for ending the conflict.