Netanyahu Pleads His Case at the U.N. to an Audience of Mostly Empty Seats
Netanyahu defended Israel and denounced genocide allegations as scores of delegates walked out, leaving most visible seats empty, officials said.
- On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly to a largely empty hall as scores of delegates walked out in protest.
- The Palestinian Mission called on members to "collectively walk out of the assembly" in protest of alleged genocide and war crimes in Gaza.
- Netanyahu denounced the departing delegates as "moral cowards" and asserted that attacking Iran "was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make," claiming many leaders privately thank Israel.
- Abbas, head of the Palestinian Authority, urged the international community to push for a two-state solution, asking "How long will some countries continue to remain silent" on Gaza destruction.
- Netanyahu dismissed settler violence in the West Bank as a "handful of young juvenile delinquents" while Israel rejects allegations of genocide and war crimes, maintaining its operations are necessary for defense.
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When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage to address the United Nations summit on Thursday night, many delegates left the room. Broadcasts from the speech showed a steady stream of people queuing to leave the venue.
Dozens of people left the UN General Assembly when Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Thursday night.
Several delegations withdrew from the room at the time when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his presentation to the UN General Assembly. The departure of numerous international representatives left wide empty areas during one of the most anticipated speeches of this third day of the 81st period of ... Continue reading "VIDEO Representatives leave the room before Netanyahu's speech at the UN"
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