Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas utilized his address at the United Nations General Assembly to condemn Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, labeling the campaign a "genocidal war." Abbas, whose delegation was unable to attend the summit in person due to a US visa denial, warned that Palestinians are currently enduring one of the most perilous periods in their history. He further alleged that Israel is actively fragmenting the West Bank through the expansion of settlements and the actions of what he described as "settler terrorism."

Beyond the accusations regarding the conflict, Abbas addressed the diplomatic friction between the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the United States. He rejected American justifications for the visa ban and maintained that the PA has fulfilled its commitments regarding internal reforms. Abbas also defended the Palestinian Authority’s decision to pursue legal action against Israel at the International Criminal Court (ICC), framing the move as a peaceful and legitimate diplomatic effort rather than an act of hostility.

While both reports cover the core accusations made by Abbas, they diverge in their focus on the context of the speech. The Times of Israel emphasizes the PA's defense of its own record and its rejection of US criticisms, framing the speech as a defensive maneuver by the Palestinian leadership. In contrast, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) focuses more on the physical circumstances of the address, highlighting the visa denial and the broader historical warning issued by Abbas regarding the state of the Palestinian people.