{
  "id": 9596796,
  "title": "Abbas condemns Israel’s ‘malicious colonial plan’ ahead of Netanyahu UN speech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/abbas-condemns-israels-malicious-colonial-plan-ahead-of-netanyahu-un",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T17:50:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/24/netanyahu-un-speech-mahmoud-abbas"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas denounced Israel's \"malicious colonial plan\" during a video address from Ramallah, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious speech at the United Nations. Abbas' delegation was recently denied United States visas, sparking street protests in New York City. Netanyahu is set to deliver his address just hours after learning of the visa denial, which is expected to be a defense of his tenure and a rejection of criticism over Israel's actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. The US state department justified the visa denial by citing the Israeli government's failure to uphold peace commitments and their alleged role in ongoing atrocities. Abbas emphasized that the Palestinian delegation would not be silenced and that the US, as host country, must uphold its obligations. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani had previously stated that Netanyahu was \"not welcome\" in the city, and protesters gathered in anticipation of his arrival, holding signs and shirts advocating for an end to the genocide and war crimes in Palestine. Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, questioned Mamdani's recent stance, accusing him of trying to defuse the situation. Netanyahu, facing mounting international condemnation, plans to return to Israel ahead of October elections and the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Palestinian representatives are urging diplomatic missions to join a planned walkout during Netanyahu's speech to demonstrate their opposition to the ongoing conflict.",
  "summary": "Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations via video, warning that his people are facing one of the most dangerous phases in their history. According to The Guardian US, Abbas' delegation was denied US visas by the Trump administration, preventing them from attending the meeting in person.\n\nAbbas accused Israel of waging a \"genocidal war\" in Gaza and \"fragmenting\" the occupied West Bank through settlement expansion, as reported by the South China Morning Post. He also warned of rising \"settler terrorism\". The Palestinian president called for the implementation of a US-unveiled peace plan for Gaza and reaffirmed plans to hold legislative elections on November 28, the first such vote in 20 years.\n\nAbbas rejected US justifications for the visa ban, insisting that Ramallah rejects terrorism and has completed pledged reforms, according to The Times of Israel. He also stated that Israel's actions pose a threat to the very existence of the Palestinian people in their homeland. Israel has rejected accusations of committing genocide in Gaza.",
  "key_points": [
    "Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas condemns Israel's \"malicious colonial plan\" in video address.",
    "US denies Abbas' delegation visas, sparking protests in New York City.",
    "Netanyahu set to deliver UN speech amid visa denial and international condemnation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Israeli policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/israeli-policies-threaten-life-and-existence-of-palestinians-abbas",
        "published": "2026-09-24T15:54:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "PA’s Abbas at UN: Israel trying to force Palestinians out with ‘genocidal war,’ ‘settler terrorism’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/pas-abbas-at-un-israel-trying-to-force-palestinians-out-with",
        "published": "2026-09-24T17:09:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Israel policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/israel-policies-threaten-life-and-existence-of-palestinians-abbas-says",
        "published": "2026-09-24T18:30:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/israels-policies-threaten-very-existence-of-palestinians-abbas-tells",
        "published": "2026-09-24T19:02:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}