Eröffnet wird die Generaldebatte – bei der alle 193 Mitglieder sprechen – traditionell vom UN-Generalsekretär. Angesichts von Kriegen und Völkerrechtsbrüchen betont Amtsinhaber Antonio Guterres dieser Tage: Die Welt habe es immerhin noch in der Hand, einen dritten Weltkrieg zu verhindern.
Daily Archives: 24. September 2024
General Debate of the 79th Session
The general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly will open on Tuesday, 24 September, continue through Saturday, 28 September, and conclude on Monday, 30 September 2024.
Israel-Hezbollah War Live Updates: After 492 killed, Netanyahu urges Lebanese civilians to evacuate, says ‘Hezbollah using you as human shields’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a recorded message, urged Lebanese civilians to heed their calls to evacuate, ahead of its widening air campaign against Hezbollah, news agency AP reported. “Israel’s war is not with you. It’s with Hezbollah. For too long, Hezbollah has been using you as human shields… Starting this morning, the IDF has warned you to get out of harm’s way. I urge you, take this warning seriously. Don’t let Hezbollah endanger your lives and the lives of your loved ones… Once our operation is finished, you can come back safely to your homes,” Netanyahu said.