Protests held in New York as Netanyahu addressed the UN
Demonstrations against Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel took place around UN headquarters while Netanyahu addressed the General Assembly. They included a large pro-Palestinian march, smaller gatherings near the UN, and a separate pro-Netanyahu group; some protesters were detained.
Countries involved United States · 1 outletIsrael · 1 outletPalestine · none in our sourcesIran · 0 of our 2 outlets
First reported among our outlets by The Guardian (United Kingdom), · most coverage from South Korea (2), China (2), United States (1), United Kingdom (1)
What the parties said
United States
Netanyahu is coming to New York amid a political environment that has made it crystal clear that he is not welcome here,
Coverage
Fox News · United States24 Sep 20:09WATCH: Mass walkout before Netanyahu speech prompts fiery response from Israeli prime minister
Netanyahu's address drew protests from delegates inside the U.N. chamber and demonstrators outside the building, including Hollywood celebrities Elliot Page and Susan Sarandon.
The Times of Israel · Israel25 Sep 01:31Anti-Zionist protesters put Netanyahu effigy in a noose outside UN headquarters
“Zionism in all its forms will never be welcome in New York City.”
Delegates walk out in protest as Netanyahu defends Israel at UN
Delegates walk out in protest as Netanyahu defends Israel at UN
Outside the UN headquarters, hundreds of demonstrators gathered to protest Netanyahu's appearance and express support for the Palestinian people.
The Hankyoreh · South KoreaHollywood stars join protests condemning Netanyahu… Sarandon and Einbinder arrested in New York
Yonhap News Agency · South Korea24 Sep 21:05Middle Eastern and Arab countries stage mass walkout in protest during Netanyahu’s UN speech
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 08:00Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation
send a clear message to Netanyahu and his government that no one is willing to aid, abet, or be complicit in its genocide and war crimes and illegal occupation,
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Clarín · Argentina24 Sep 20:16“Moral cowards”: Netanyahu’s reaction when delegations left the room during his speech at the UN General Assembly
Okaz · Saudi Arabia24 Sep 11:53Fear closes in on Netanyahu: 6 hours in New York without Trump
Hürriyet · Türkiye24 Sep 18:19Huge protest against Netanyahu at the UN: He spoke to an empty hall
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CBC News · Canada24 Sep 19:45Actors Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among detained protesters outside Netanyahu's UN speech
Several hundred anti-Israel protesters gathered near the United Nations before Netanyahu's speech, with dozens blocking traffic and chanting: "Stop arming Israel, let Gaza live"…
NDTV · India25 Sep 05:23Iran Skips Netanyahu's UN Speech, Leaves Qasem Soleimani Portrait On Vacant Desk
Several people, including actor Susan Sarandon, were detained, according to reports.