World Leaders Demand Action as Gaza Crisis Dominates 79th UN General Assembly

October 2, 2024
World Leaders Demand Action as Gaza Crisis Dominates 79th UN General Assembly
  • US President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech reflecting on various global conflicts, including those in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, but faced criticism for not making strong calls to action.

  • The 79th UN General Assembly convened in New York from late September 2023, gathering leaders from 193 member states to address pressing global issues.

  • The assembly's discussions were heavily influenced by the ongoing crises in Gaza and Lebanon, particularly following increased Israeli military actions.

  • Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for international intervention in Gaza, labeling the area as the world's largest cemetery for women and children.

  • Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other leaders echoed calls for an end to violence, describing the situation in Gaza as genocide.

  • World leaders from nations such as South Africa, Brazil, and Jordan condemned Israel's actions and demanded an immediate halt to the violence.

  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres characterized the situation in Gaza as a 'non-stop nightmare' and expressed fears that Lebanon could become another Gaza.

  • Guterres also warned against the impunity in global politics and called for reforms to preserve the legitimacy of international institutions.

  • Erdogan criticized the UN for its ineffective response to global crises and emphasized the need for reform in international organizations, particularly the UN Security Council.

  • Discussions at the assembly included significant calls for reform of the UN Security Council to address perceived biases in global decision-making.

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests during his speech at the assembly, which was marked by a notably empty hall, contrasting with his previous support in the US Congress.

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