Netanyahu’s UN address focused on Gaza, Iran and criticism of New York’s mayor
Benjamin Netanyahu used his UN General Assembly address to reject genocide accusations over Gaza, defend Israel’s military actions and attack New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He also criticized Iran, Qatar and Türkiye, and played down settler violence in the West Bank.
Countries involved Israel · 1 outletUnited States · 1 outletPalestine · none in our sourcesIran · 1 outlet
First reported among our outlets by Daily Jang (Pakistan), · most coverage from France (3), South Korea (2), United States (1), United Kingdom (1)
What the parties said
Israel
Mr. Mamdani, since you were elected mayor of this city, many Jews no longer feel safe in New York.
In defending itself, Israel is also defending many of the countries whose delegates just left this hall.
Israel rejects allegations that it committed genocide and war crimes and is illegally occupying Palestinian territory.
United States
something the Gracie Mansion firmly denies
Palestine
warned that the conflict threatens “the very existence of the Palestinian people”.
Mr. Abbas described the war in Gaza as a “genocidal war” that had created an unprecedented human tragedy.
Coverage
The Times of Israel · Israel24 Sep 20:53In fiery UN speech, Netanyahu blasts Iran, Qatar, Turkey, slams Gaza genocide accusation
He calls for Israel’s destruction every day. He says he will be the ruler of Jerusalem,
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Fox News · United States24 Sep 20:09WATCH: Mass walkout before Netanyahu speech prompts fiery response from Israeli prime minister
Before I begin, just a quick announcement, if there are any other moral cowards who haven't yet left this hall, please do so now,
Mehr News Agency · Iran25 Sep 07:15Netanyahu faces mass UN walkout as Israel's isolation deepens
Netanyahu, however, used the same speech to issue threats directed at Iran and regional resistance movements for further Israeli incursions across the region.
The Hankyoreh · South KoreaNetanyahu says in speech, “Attacking Iran was the easiest decision”; dozens of Middle Eastern and Arab officials walk out in protest
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Yonhap News Agency · South Korea25 Sep 03:01Hollywood Stars Including Susan Sarandon Arrested While Condemning Netanyahu
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Middle Eastern and Arab countries stage mass walkout in protest during Netanyahu’s UN speech
CNews · France25 Sep 05:41Benjamin Netanyahu says “many Jews” in New York no longer feel safe since Zohran Mamdani’s election
France 24 · France24 Sep 19:31Israeli PM Netanyahu calls Gaza genocide allegations ‘biggest lie of the century’
“handful of young juvenile delinquents”
Le Monde · France24 Sep 20:14At the UN, Benjamin Netanyahu rejects criticism of Israel and downplays settler violence in the West Bank
Der Spiegel · Germany24 Sep 19:25Benjamin Netanyahu: Several delegates leave the hall before his speech at the UN General Assembly
The Guardian · United Kingdom24 Sep 17:50Netanyahu calls Israel’s war in Gaza ‘opposite of genocide’ in UN speech
Benjamin Netanyahu is set to deliver a controversial address to the United Nations on Thursday
The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 3
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and said that Israel had been compelled to fight back after the Hamas-led terror…
Clarín · Argentina24 Sep 13:07Security tightened in New York after three people emerged from a sewer: Abbas and Netanyahu speak at the General Assembly
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Susan Sarandon arrested in New York during protest against Netanyahu
Okaz · Saudi Arabia24 Sep 11:53Fear closes in on Netanyahu: 6 hours in New York without Trump
Hürriyet · Türkiye24 Sep 07:30Netanyahu’s UN rush: His schedule has been cut short... tense wait in New York
CBC News · Canada24 Sep 15:18Netanyahu rejects genocide allegations in Gaza after mass walkout at his UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak in person early in the afternoon.
RIA Novosti · Russia24 Sep 20:18Netanyahu Says Mamdani’s Policies Have Made New York Dangerous for Jews
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Netanyahu flew over Canada, whose prime minister had vowed to arrest him
NDTV · India24 Sep 19:27Hollywood Stars Among Arrests In New York Anti-Netanyahu Protest
including Britain and France, who have recently moved to recognize the state of Palestine.
The Hindu · India25 Sep 03:01Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest
Among them are people in Britain and in France.
Daily Jang · Pakistan23 Sep 07:09Netanyahu will not meet Trump during UN visit, Israeli media say
Where accounts differ
Whether Israel committed genocide in Gaza
Mamdani accused Netanyahu of genocide; Netanyahu denied that Israel committed genocide.
Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century”
Whether Mamdani supports Hamas
Netanyahu called Mamdani a supporter of Hamas.
He called Mamdani a supporter of Hamas
Gracie Mansion denied that Mamdani supports Hamas.
something the Gracie Mansion firmly denies