Netanyahu Defends Military Operations at UNGA Amidst Walkout
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s military operations in Gaza, Iran and elsewhere at the United Nations General Assembly as dozens of delegates walked out in protest. He rejected genocide allegations, traded accusations with Palestinian and Turkish leaders, and thanked Donald Trump for support.
Key Points
- Dozens of delegates walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu began addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Netanyahu denied allegations of genocide in Gaza and said Israel would continue fighting.
- Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of genocide in Gaza and warned that settlement expansion threatens the two-state solution.
- Netanyahu criticized Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Johran Mamdani and several Western countries, while thanking Donald Trump for his support.
