UN General Assembly to Address Gaza, Ukraine, Iran Crises Amidst Heightened Tensions

The United Nations Security Council has scheduled a meeting on the Gaza war during the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, a move seen as sidelining Israeli officials and influenced by pressure from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and member states like Algeria. This meeting coincides with the UN General Assembly's 80th session, where world leaders will address key global crises including the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, Ukraine, Iran's nuclear program, and climate change. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to engage with US President Donald Trump and other Muslim leaders at the assembly, emphasizing peace, security, and multilateral cooperation on global challenges. Iranian officials, including a lawmaker and President Masoud Pezeshkian, plan to spotlight the Palestinian plight and condemn Israeli actions in Gaza, calling for greater unity among Islamic nations and wider international condemnation. The session marks a shift in international diplomacy with President Trump, now in his second term, expected to represent a more America First approach, signaling a move away from traditional multilateralism towards a world order focused on big-power competition. The overall tone of the assembly underscores deep divisions and tensions over Gaza, with calls for recognition of Palestine as a state and urgent humanitarian interventions amidst ongoing conflict.