NEW YORK: Speaking before world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for an immediate end to the ongoing war in Gaza, while simultaneously reaffirming his opposition to Palestinian statehood. He suggested that these measures could quickly pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into backing down from the largest European conflict since World War II. In a moment of levity or criticism, depending on interpretation Trump expressed frustration with the United Nations’ infrastructure. “All I’ve gotten from the United Nations so far is a bad escalator and a broken teleprompter,” he joked, noting that Melania nearly stumbled when the escalator came to an abrupt stop. Trump is one of around 150 world leaders scheduled to speak at the General Assembly.