Netanyahu defends Israel’s actions at UN as delegations walk out
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly amid a walkout by dozens of delegates, with boos and some applause in the chamber. He defended Israel’s military actions, rejected accusations of genocide in Gaza and sharply criticized several countries and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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First reported among our outlets by Hürriyet (Türkiye), · most coverage from United States (2), United Kingdom (2), South Korea (2), India (2)
What the parties said
Israel
Israel didn’t commit genocide. Israel prevented genocide.
And that’s exactly what Mr. Mamdani’s Hamas buddies would have done to us had we not stopped them.
Israel rejects allegations that it committed genocide and war crimes and is illegally occupying Palestinian territory.
Coverage
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As Netanyahu took the stage, dozens of delegates from across the globe could be seen streaming out of the chamber in New York City.
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Delegates walk out in protest as Netanyahu defends Israel at UN
didn't commit genocide. Israel prevented genocide.
Delegates walk out in protest as Netanyahu defends Israel at UN
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Scores of delegates marched out and a majority of visible seats sat empty afterwards.
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