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The president of the Palestinian Authority is among the chief speakers on the third day of the UN’s General Assembly.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

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Palestinian President Abbas to address the UN virtually on Thursday as peace push gathers steam

Published On 25 Sep 2025

  • The third day of speeches at the United Nations General Debate is set to begin at 9am local time in New York City (13:00 GMT).
  • Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to address fellow world leaders – by video, however, after the administration of United States President Donald Trump denied him a visa to attend.