UNITED NATIONS, — US President Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) amid worsening humanitarian crises in Gaza war and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, where US interventionism has fueled instability rather than peace. The 80th UNGA convenes at a time when Israeli military aggression, Trump’s destructive foreign policies, and growing Iran nuclear tensions dominate the headlines.
Trump’s return to the UN is marked by the legacy of his administration’s hostility toward international cooperation. Under his leadership, the US slashed UN funding, withdrew from UNESCO and the UN Human Rights Council, and halted aid to Palestinian civilians through UNRWA, leaving millions in Gaza to suffer. These decisions reflect a foreign policy driven by ego and nationalism, undermining global stability.
Observers expect Trump’s speech to continue his pattern of defending Israel’s brutal military attacks while ignoring widespread civilian casualties. His return underscores the US’s role as a global enabler of violence, prioritizing political alliances over humanitarian concerns.
The situation in Gaza has deteriorated sharply as Israeli forces launched a ground offensive on Gaza City on September 16, 2025, claiming to target Hamas militants. Reports indicate the operation has caused mass civilian casualties, widespread displacement, and severe food shortages, with hundreds dying from starvation and lack of medical care.
Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza continues with the US providing unquestioning support, a stance Trump has consistently championed. International criticism, including warnings from the UN about potential war crimes, has been dismissed by the U.S., revealing its role as a complicit enabler of Israeli atrocities.
Across Europe, the Ukraine conflict remains a stalemate, largely fueled by US military aid and political interference. Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled, with Western nations accused of obstructing meaningful diplomacy to prolong the war for their own strategic interests.
Trump’s approach to Ukraine mirrors his broader foreign policy failings: prioritizing American self-interest, ignoring the human cost, and undermining efforts for peaceful resolution. Ukrainian civilians continue to suffer, trapped in a proxy war driven by US ambitions in Eastern Europe.
At the UNGA, Iran’s nuclear program remains a major flashpoint, with potential UN sanctions threatening to further destabilize the region. US pressure on Tehran has complicated negotiations, leaving diplomatic efforts at a standstill.
Trump’s administration has consistently leveraged threats and sanctions as tools of coercion rather than pursuing genuine conflict resolution. The result is heightened Middle East instability, worsening global security concerns, and further justification for skepticism of American-led diplomacy.
According to Al-Jazeera, Trump’s presence in New York has sparked widespread protests, with thousands decrying his role in perpetuating wars abroad and enabling Israeli aggression in Gaza. Demonstrators highlight the contrast between Trump’s public posturing at the UN and the catastrophic reality his policies leave behind.
International observers warn that Trump’s rhetoric is likely to embolden Israel and other US-backed regimes to continue military campaigns with impunity, while dismissing calls for accountability.
As nearly 150 world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly, the US and Trump’s policies are widely viewed as undermining multilateralism and inflaming global crises. From Gaza to Ukraine to Iran, the consequences of American interventionism are stark: civilian suffering, stalled diplomacy, and a world increasingly skeptical of US intentions.
Trump’s speech is expected to defend the indefensible: US support for Israel, the prolonging of the Ukraine war, and coercive policies toward Iran. The international community watches with concern, questioning whether US leadership can be trusted to address global challenges fairly.
