The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 3
September 25
12:20
2026
2026-09-25
Why it matters: The Israel-Palestine conflict dominated the third day of the General Assembly’s annual debate, as leaders warned that it is affecting global food and energy security.
What was said: The Israeli and Palestinian leaders presented sharply different accounts of the conflict and its causes.
The big picture: Leaders from other delegations warned that the conflict’s effects are no longer confined to Israel and Palestine.
Reality check: Leaders linked the expanding conflict to the undermining of international norms and institutions.
One way forward: As major powers retreat from multilateral commitments, several speakers argued that “middle powers” must play a larger role in global governance.