- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly.
- Netanyahu is among the world leaders expected to speak on Thursday, the third day of meetings.
- Netanyahu plans to meet with several world leaders but not U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Netanyahu's visit is brief due to the upcoming Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which begins Friday.
- The U.N. pleaded for all parties in Yemen to ensure humanitarian aid is delivered rapidly as fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government forces intensifies an already dire humanitarian situation.
- U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said people fleeing violence need protection and access to food, shelter and healthcare.
- Ground fighting, artillery and aerial strikes have killed and wounded at least 125 civilians since the beginning of August.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in New York for the U.N. General Assembly, where he will speak on the third day of meetings. His visit is brief due to the upcoming Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which begins Friday.1245
Netanyahu is expected to meet with several world leaders, but notably, he will not meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
In parallel, the U.N. has issued a plea for humanitarian aid in Yemen, where fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government forces has intensified. U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Türk emphasized the urgent need for protection and access to food, shelter, and healthcare for those fleeing violence. Since August, ground fighting, artillery, and aerial strikes have resulted in at least 125 civilian casualties.67
“Netanyahu's visit is brief due to Sukkot beginning Friday, and he plans to meet with several world leaders but not U.S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, at least 125 civilians have been killed or wounded in Yemen since August, and U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Türk stressed the need for protection and access to food, shelter and healthcare.”
