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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly.








President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to reporters about Palestinian statehood, saying direct negotiations were the only way to achieve Middle East peace.





President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He focused on various events from the preceding year, including democratic movements in Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, the killing of Osama bin Laden, as well as challenges remaining in Iran, Syria, and North Korea. He also spoke about the Middle East peace process and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' desire to seek full recognition from the U.N.











Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly.