Netanyahu’s UN Speech Disrupted by Delegate Walkout Amid Gaza War Protests.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was overshadowed by a coordinated walkout, as dozens of delegates left the chamber in protest while he spoke. The walkout, widely circulated on social media, highlighted growing international concern over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
The protest exposed deep divisions within the UN regarding Israel’s handling of the conflict. While some delegates remained seated and applauded Netanyahu’s remarks, others exited the hall silently, prompting the chair to call repeatedly for order.
The demonstration comes amid intensifying global pressure on Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza and abandon any plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Earlier this week, former U.S. President Donald Trump said he “would not support” Israeli annexation efforts, while leaders from the United Kingdom and Germany issued similar warnings.
Netanyahu Defends Israel’s Actions, Targets Iran
Undeterred by the protest, Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech, defending Israel’s military actions and sharply criticizing Iran’s regional influence.
“The families of our hostages are still suffering in Gaza,” Netanyahu said. “Iran’s terror network threatens not only the peace of the Middle East but the stability of the entire world.”
He claimed that Israel had significantly weakened Iran-backed groups in the past year, stating: “We have delivered strong blows to the Houthis, dismantled parts of Hamas’s terror infrastructure, and disrupted Hezbollah’s operations.”
Netanyahu also alleged progress in countering Iran’s nuclear ambitions, saying: “Our actions have set back Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. We’ve made it clear: Israel will not tolerate existential threats.”
His comments drew mixed reactions in the chamber, reflecting the deepening divide in global opinion on Israel’s strategy and the broader implications for regional security.
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