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00:00World leaders gathered in New York and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as the
00:06United Nations General Assembly opened.
00:10The heads of several nations criticized the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, as fears
00:15of an all-out regional war in the Mideast rise, with conflict between Hezbollah and
00:19the Israeli military escalating.
00:22Following the same logic, we obviously support the Palestinian people's right to their own
00:28state.
00:29But for this to see the light soon, it is necessary that the Palestinians entrust it
00:35to a leadership inspired by dialogue, stabilization of the Middle East and autonomy.
00:42While Maloney said Israel has the right to defend its borders, she called on the country
00:47to respect international law protecting civilian populations.
00:51The Italian Prime Minister called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and for the hostages
00:56from the October 7 attack last year to be released.