Delegates walk out during Netanyahu’s UN General Assembly speech
Delegates left the General Assembly hall in protest as Benjamin Netanyahu spoke. One report also said dozens of envoys booed him.
Key points
- The speech drew a visible protest, with delegates leaving the hall; one account also described booing.
Evidence · 2 source statements
Scores of delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall in protest
However, Netanyahu's takes of Israel's bloody might were met with jeers, with dozens of envoys from across the world booing and walking out on him in protest.
What was reported
- Scores of delegates walked out of the General Assembly hall in protest.
One source: CGTN
Evidence · 1 source statement
Scores of delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall in protest
- Dozens of envoys booed and walked out during Netanyahu’s speech.
One source: NDTV
Evidence · 1 source statement
However, Netanyahu's takes of Israel's bloody might were met with jeers, with dozens of envoys from across the world booing and walking out on him in protest.
Still unclear
- The exact number of delegates who left is not specified.
- The reports do not say whether the walkout affected the speech or UN proceedings.
Not heard from
- Benjamin Netanyahu — His response to the delegates’ protest is not included.
- The delegates who walked out — Their own explanations for the protest are not included.