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Netanyahu’s UNGA Speech Triggers Dozens of Envoy Walkouts

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 8:08 AM UTC · How we work

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative UNGA speech, prompting dozens of envoys to walk out.
He attacked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Iran’s leadership, and allies the United Kingdom and France.
He thanked President Donald Trump and claimed joint Israeli-U.S. missions over Iran rescued hostages.
He declared Israel fighting a “seven-front war” spanning Gaza, West Bank, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Yemen’s Houthis, Iraq.
He denied genocide accusations despite the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s 2024 war-crime warrant.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative UNGA speech, prompting dozens of envoys to walk out.
He attacked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Iran’s leadership, and allies the United Kingdom and France.
He thanked President Donald Trump and claimed joint Israeli-U.S. missions over Iran rescued hostages.
He declared Israel fighting a “seven-front war” spanning Gaza, West Bank, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Yemen’s Houthis, Iraq.
He denied genocide accusations despite the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s 2024 war-crime warrant.