Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, delivered an emotional address to the security council. He broke down in tears as he described the suffering of Palestinian children and the ongoing war in Gaza. He slammed his fist on the table, pausing his speech, and told the summit: 'I have grandchildren, I know what they mean to their families.' It has been 600 days since the war in Gaza began, killing more than 54,000 Palestinians

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2025 16:01 UTC