Small Nations Turn Up the Heat at UNGA, Urge Restraint in Gaza and Accountability for All Sides

Leaders from Ireland, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Malta and Barbados (PM Mia Mottley) didn’t mince words as they spoke passionately about the plight of Palestinian victims of Israeli war in Gaza. They came to speak after Benjamin Netanyahu but they chose to target Israel with their harshest criticism on the conduct of the
IDF in Gaza and the West Bank. Earlier, the Slovenian president has used the UN platform to launch
an extraordinary attack on Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

Leaders from Ireland, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Malta and Barbados used their United Nations speeches in New York to spotlight Palestinian civilian suffering and to criticize Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, setting a sharper tone in the sessions surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address. Their remarks came as delegates staged walkouts during Netanyahu’s speech and protests grew outside the UN. 

Ireland’s Simon Harris pressed the case for stronger action to protect civilians and for meaningful diplomatic steps, echoing Dublin’s recognition of Palestine and its criticism of restrictions on Palestinian participation at UN meetings. Irish coverage this week captured his calls for practical measures to end the war and his frustration over blocked Palestinian access. 

Nataša Pirc Musar, the president of Slovenia, stunned everyone with her bravery as she singled out the US and Israel for the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Without naming Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, she repeatedly highlighted how international law was being flouted by these two with impunity.
While delivering her bold speech at the UN General Assembly, Musar also slammed the UN for failing
the people of Gaza amidst widespread starvation and famine. She ended her speech by asking
the global fraternity to immediately act in Gaza.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves took the floor at the General Assembly and stressed adherence to international law while highlighting Palestinian civilian losses, adding a Caribbean voice to the growing chorus demanding accountability and a ceasefire. His full UN speech is posted by UN Web TV and official Vincentian channels.

Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela paired an appeal for an immediate ceasefire and hostage release with Malta’s decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state during UN week—framing it as support for a two-state outcome and civilian protection. UN and wire outlets documented his address and the recognition move. 

Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley urged leaders to choose de-escalation and justice-centered diplomacy, linking war costs to wider global crises. Multiple UN feeds carried her appearance, and clips of her remarks circulated widely in the Caribbean press. 

The criticism unfolded as Netanyahu defended Israel’s military actions and vowed to “finish the job,” drawing walkouts from dozens of delegations. Coverage from major outlets and live feeds captured the hall reaction and the political divide over recent recognitions of Palestinian statehood by Western governments. 

Earlier in the week, Slovenia’s president Nataša Pirc Musar used the same platform to deliver a hard-hitting speech urging an immediate end to mass civilian harm in Gaza and calling out global powers; Ljubljana then escalated pressure with a travel ban targeting Netanyahu and other measures tied to international law. UN and Reuters records detail the address and sanctions. 

“Israel needs to recognize that even inside the United States, public opinion is moving against it.” Donald Trump’s stance on Israel does not reflect “where America is on this”,
says former UN deputy secretary general, Lord Malloch-Brown.

Supporters of the small-state push say these interventions add moral clarity and keep civilian protection front-and-center; skeptics argue speeches won’t change battlefield realities without enforceable steps or unified great-power backing. Either way, this week’s statements underscore a widening gap between leaders urging immediate restraint and those defending continued operations, with UN cameras providing a global record. 


Complete reference list

Reuters – Netanyahu condemns support for Palestinian state at UN after scores walk out (Sept. 26, 2025) — https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-outlines-israeli-victories-over-hamas-iran-un-speech-2025-09-26/

Al Jazeera – UN General Assembly 2025 live updates, Day 4 (Sept. 26, 2025) — https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/9/26/un-general-assembly-2025-live-day-four

The Irish Times – Harris calls for urgent EU steps to end Gaza genocide (Sept. 22, 2025) — https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2025/09/22/harris-calls-for-urgent-practical-eu-steps-to-end-gaza-genocide-ahead-of-major-un-week/

RTÉ – Harris: Outrageous that Palestinian Authority was blocked from UN GA (Sept. 22, 2025) — https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0922/1534629-un-general-assembly/

UN Web TV – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, General Debate (UNGA 80) — https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l/k1l8jpbd11

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SVG) – PM Ralph Gonsalves addresses UNGA 80 — https://www.facebook.com/mofasvg/posts/1099577872351757/?utm

UN Web TV – Malta, General Debate (UNGA 80) — https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k14etd2wie

Reuters – Malta to formally recognize Palestinian state at UN assembly (Sept. 22, 2025) — https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/malta-formally-recognise-palestinian-state-un-assembly-pm-says-2025-09-22/

UN General Debate portal (speaker order and videos) — https://gadebate.un.org/en

Sky News – Diplomats walk out as Netanyahu speaks at UN (Sept. 26, 2025) — https://news.sky.com/video/diplomats-walk-out-as-israeli-pm-netanyahu-speaks-at-un-13438700

UN Web TV – Slovenia, President Nataša Pirc Musar (UNGA 80 address) — https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1m/k1mukorx8g

Reuters – Slovenia imposes travel ban on Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu (Sept. 25, 2025) — https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/slovenia-imposes-travel-ban-israels-prime-minister-netanyahu-2025-09-25/

UN press – Amid multiple crises, Secretary-General urges leaders to act (UNGA 80) — https://press.un.org/en/2025/ga12709.doc.htm

Al Jazeera – UNGA 2025 primer and key moments — https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/23/un-general-assembly-2025-what-happens-key-moments-and-speakers-ahead



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