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Netanyahu Defends Gaza Actions as UN Envoys Walk Out

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 7:57 PM UTC · How we work

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Denies Prior Warning

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on 24-25 September 2026, defending Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Despite reports intelligence warned Shin Bet of a Hamas attack in September 2023, Prime Minister denied receiving warning before Oct 7 from President Mohammed bin Zayed.
He called genocide accusations “the biggest lie of the century.”
Intelligence warned in September 2023, echoing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s alert of an “earthquake” over prisoner talks.

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UN Envoys Walkout

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on 24-25 September 2026, defending Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Netanyahu's remarks accused Qatar, Turkey and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fueling anti-Israel sentiment and supporting Hamas.
Dozens of UN envoys left the hall, shouting while Netanyahu’s delegation stayed seated and applauded.
Analysts said the speech targeted Israeli voters ahead of the 27 October parliamentary election.

Blindspot

Netanyahu denied receiving a pre-Oct 7 warning from UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, despite reports that UAE intelligence had alerted Israeli security services.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

During the 2006 Israel-Lebanon war, the United Nations General Assembly convened on 23 July 2006, where Prime Minister Ehud Olmert defended Israel’s campaign. Olmert cited Israel’s 34-day offensive that killed 1,200 Lebanese civilians and 160 Israeli soldiers, while UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned of a humanitarian crisis. Similarly, in September 2026 Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, denying UAE warnings, accusing Qatar, Turkey and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fueling anti-Israel sentiment. Both episodes illustrate how UN platforms amplify regional disputes, prompting diplomatic rifts and influencing upcoming future elections or ceasefire negotiations.

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Denies Prior Warning

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on 24-25 September 2026, defending Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Despite reports intelligence warned Shin Bet of a Hamas attack in September 2023, Prime Minister denied receiving warning before Oct 7 from President Mohammed bin Zayed.
He called genocide accusations “the biggest lie of the century.”
Intelligence warned in September 2023, echoing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s alert of an “earthquake” over prisoner talks.

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