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During Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, dozens of delegates walked out as a sign of protest. Netanyahu described the departing delegates as “moral cowards” and encouraged any remaining delegates who disagreed with him to leave as well. The walkout follows international condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon, with a UN commission accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians, which Israel denies. The conflict was sparked by Hamas’s attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and nearly 250 hostages; subsequent Israeli military operations have led to more than 73,920 fatalities in Gaza according to the territory's health ministry.
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Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, addressed the UN General Assembly on September 26, 2026, despite facing significant criticism and protests from both within and outside the assembly hall. Netanyahu accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas terrorists and called him a war criminal, threatening to expose Mamdani during his speech at the UN. Mamdani had previously vowed to arrest Netanyahu if he visited New York but later admitted that he lacked the authority to do so.

Netanyahu's appearance came amid growing international condemnation over alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Over 70 countries boycotted Netanyahu’s speech, staging a walkout during his address to highlight their disapproval. However, according to Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon, more than 100 delegations actually stayed in the room.

The incident underscores Netanyahu's political isolation as he faces an upcoming election in October 2026 and declining support for Israel among US voters. Polls indicate a loss of faith in Netanyahu domestically, with sixty percent of Americans now having an unfavorable view of Israel compared to forty-two percent in 2022. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continued controversial actions such as dropping "skunk water" on Palestinians in Gaza and demolishing homes in the West Bank.

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Israel GPE · 5× Gaza GPE · 3× Netanyahu PERSON · 3× Israeli NORP · 2× Benjamin Netanyahu PERSON · 1× General Assembly ORG · 1× Lebanon GPE · 1× New York GPE · 1× Palestinians NORP · 1× United Nations GPE · 1×

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The war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.
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🔮 The Israeli delegation could be seen cheering Netanyahu in support.
2026-09-24 · BBC News
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Dozens of United Nations delegates walked out of the hall Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to deliver a speech in. asserted
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Addressing the UN's General Assembly in New York, Netanyahu described those walking out as "moral cowards". asserted
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Those who remained and felt similarly should leave, he said. asserted
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The Israeli delegation could be seen cheering Netanyahu in support. uncertain
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Israel has faced condemnation for its actions in Gaza and Lebanon. asserted
Israel → face → Gaza
A UN commission of inquiry has previously accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza - Israel has strongly rejected the accusations. asserted
Israel → accuse → accusations
The war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage. asserted
others → trigger → which
Israel responded by launching a military campaign in Gaza, during which more than 73,920 people have been killed, according to the territory's health ministry. uncertain
people → respond → ministry
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