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Al-ShamsPolitics

Netanyahu Shortens UN Visit, Cancels Texas Trip

Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cut short his trip to New York for the UN General Assembly, canceling a planned visit to Texas. He will now travel directly to New York to deliver his speech and return immediately afterward.

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  • Netanyahu shortens UN visit, cancels Texas trip.
  • Trip focuses solely on New York speech.
  • Meeting with Trump unlikely due to scheduling.
  • Other meetings, possibly with Secretary Rubio, may occur.
Netanyahu Shortens UN Visit, Cancels Texas Trip
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has significantly shortened his upcoming visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, canceling plans to travel to Texas. Initial arrangements had suggested a longer stay in the United States, potentially including a stop in Texas before addressing the UN. However, recent reports indicate the trip will now focus solely on New York, with Netanyahu traveling directly from Israel to deliver his speech and returning immediately afterward.

Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive in New York on September 23 and deliver his address to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on September 24. His return was previously slated for September 25, but the revised schedule suggests an even briefer stay.

The final itinerary remains subject to updates. Notably, a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is not currently listed, as Netanyahu is expected to arrive after Trump's departure from the city. Reports suggest Netanyahu may hold other meetings in New York, possibly including one with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The high-level general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly session is scheduled to take place at the UN headquarters in New York from September 22 to September 28, with leaders and delegations from member states in attendance.

Al-ShamsArab · Nazareth

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