Jerusalem Daily: What was Netanyahu’s UNGA speech really about?
Dozens of countries’ delegations walked out of or were absent for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s UNGA speech.
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Dozens of countries’ delegations walked out of or were absent for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s UNGA speech.
The rally, which called for an end to the defense agreements with the Israeli government, was coordinated to coincide with the Prime Minister's address to the UN
Dozens of people, members of various delegations represented at the UN General Assembly, left the room on Thursday in protest at Benjamin Netanyahu's speech. This is not the first time the leader has faced such a protest. Similar boycotts had already marked his previous interventions at the United Nations.
It concludes the third day of the UN General Assembly. Between booby and the abandonment of several delegates from the room, Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, defended his offensive in Gaza, rejected as "lie" the allegations of genocide and held that, on the contrary, his country "prevented" one from happening. From another stage, by video call and following Washington's refusal to grant him the visa, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas warned that his people were going through one of the "most dangerous" chapters of his history, rejected a repeat of the Nakba and demanded to launch the pl
Days after the three-year Israeli offensive in Gaza, the attacks continue despite the truce of October 2025. Israel will not withdraw until the total disarmament of Hamas, which in turn demands an end to the attacks and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. In parallel, at the 81st UN General Assembly, the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmud Abbas, spoke by video conference after being denied the visa for the second consecutive year, and denounced that Israel seeks to end the "existence and life" of the Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
In the midst of booby and the withdrawal of several delegates, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the UN General Assembly against the allegations of genocide in Gaza, calling them "lie" and ensuring that, instead of committing it, he "prevented genocide" in Israel. By video conference, after being denied a visa by the Donald Trump Administration, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas warned that his people "face one of the most dangerous moments in their history," he asked to avoid a second Nakba and demanded the implementation of the plan for Gaza,
Israeli prime minister denounces Iran, NYC Mayor Mamdani and critics accusing Israel of crimes against Palestinians.
Dozens of United Nations delegates left the room on Thursday where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing to make a speech.
Benjamin Netanyahu, faced with growing isolation on the international scene and engaged in a difficult electoral campaign, strongly denounced on Thursday the criticisms against Israel. A statement as international condemnations, including that of Emmanuel Macron, multiplied in the face of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
As spoke at the UN, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
Dutch PM Rob Jetten says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be at the UNGA despite an ICC arrest warrant.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insured himself on Thursday 24 September against countries, including France and the United Kingdom, which criticize Israel's settlement policy when they themselves are former colonial countries. Béligh Nabli, professor of public law at UPEC and researcher at Sciences Po Paris, analyses his speech.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, isolated on the international scene spoke Thursday at the UN rostrum
Dozens of delegates walked out of the assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN speech.
Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were among those detained on Sept. 24 in New York City for protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was set to speak at the U.N. General Assembly. Pictures of the actors being led away from protests in cuffs went viral on social media before Netanyahu began speaking, such as […]
Benjamin Netanyahu, isolated on the international scene and launched in a difficult campaign for his re-election, gave himself on Thursday to a petition against Israel's detractors, at a time when international criticisms, especially of Emmanuel Macron, are increasing against violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday mounted a forceful defense of Israel's actions in the region at the UN, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of delegates streamed out.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a combative speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday in which he denied that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, lashed out at leaders, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and said attacking Iran was "one of the easiest decisions" he had ever made.
The body rejects requests to prevent several Jewish formations. The decision will be expected to be laid down by the Supreme Court