Trump's provocative UNGA speech and Israel closes West Bank crossing


Ban Barkawi
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US President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary attack on the UN during his address to the General Assembly. Iran and European powers engage in a last-ditch effort to avoid the reimposition of UN sanctions. Israel has ordered the closure of the Allenby Bridge border crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Trump lambasts friend and foe alike in UN address

Iran and European powers to hold talks in New York in bid to avoid restart of sanctions

Israel shuts crossing between West Bank and Jordan after deadly shooting

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent.

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Updated: September 24, 2025, 6:57 AM
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