US President Joe Biden spoke at the annual session of the UN General Assembly on September 24, where he addressed the ongoing conflicts in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
At the start of his speech, Biden focused on Israel’s war against Hamas, recalling that “the world must not forget the atrocities that occurred on October 7.” He called for an agreement that would end hostilities and guarantee the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists. The president stressed that “hostages and civilians in Gaza are living through hell,” adding that “Gaza must be liberated from Hamas.”
Biden also spoke in favor of the creation of a Palestinian state, noting that this should be part of the solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This approach reflects the US administration’s strategy of establishing “two states for two peoples.”
Biden also addressed the situation in Lebanon, saying that a diplomatic resolution to the conflict “is still possible” despite the current escalation. He expressed the view that all-out war “doesn’t benefit anyone.”
On Iran, the president said it was necessary to “ensure that it never has nuclear weapons.”
Concluding his speech, Biden addressed the leaders with a farewell message, reminding them that there are more important things than maintaining power. He noted that he had decided not to run for reelection this year, saying, “Being president has been the honor of my life, but I love my country even more.” He stressed the importance of serving the people and urged colleagues to remember that “we are here to serve the people.”
The annual session of the UN General Assembly began on September 24 and will continue until early next week. First to speak was UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who expressed concern about the situation in Lebanon and Gaza, warning that “Lebanon is on the brink of an abyss.”
Cursor previously reported that Biden made the UN General Assembly laugh with remarks about his age.
