Israel’s Netanyahu Dismisses Genocide Allegations in Gaza as “the Biggest Lie of the Century’ – WTOP News
Netanyahu said Israel’s military campaign is aimed at Hamas, as critics cite civilian deaths and accuse it of genocide.
- On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York as dozens of delegates walked out of the hall during his speech.
- Netanyahu delivered a defiant address, declaring that accusing Israel of genocide is "the biggest lie of the century" and stating that attacking Iran was "one of the easiest decisions" he had to make.
- Despite international criticism regarding casualties in Gaza and the West Bank, Netanyahu insisted Israel has "no other choice" but to win the ongoing conflict.
- The Prime Minister thanked President Donald Trump, describing him as Israel's greatest partner, while Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of a "malicious scheme" to drive Palestinians out of Gaza and the West Bank.
- Diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire have stalled since last October, leaving Israel increasingly isolated as world leaders repeatedly criticized the country throughout the week.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused on Thursday (24) New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of anti-Semitism. During a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, he criticized Western countries that, according to him, gave way to "anti-Semitism crowds." Netanyahu also rejected the charges of genocide against Israel in the Gaza war. "Israel did not commit genocide. Israe…
Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie of the century'
Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century" — so says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He told that to world leaders in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to…
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The Independent (US)Netanyahu dismisses genocide allegations as ‘biggest lie’ of century during UN speech
Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium in New York. “If there are any other moral cowards who haven’t yet left this hall, please do so now,” Netanyahu said.
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