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Hitch, P. b. L. H. w. D. B. p. b. A. N. s. p. R. R. e. p. Z. (2026, September 25). Protests erupt as Netanyahu gives inflammatory UN speech - The Latest. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/sep/25/protests-erupt-as-netanyahu-gives-inflammatory-un-speech-the-latest

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Protests broke out during Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the UN general assembly, leading to over 100 arrests including several prominent figures like Susan Sarandon and Chelsea Manning. Inside the hall, there was a walkout as Netanyahu delivered an inflammatory address, asserting that Israel’s war in Gaza was not genocidal and accusing New York mayor Zohran Mamdani of being antisemitic.
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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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Presented by Lucy Hough with Devika Bhat; produced by Angus Neale; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin; executive producer Zoe Hitch
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🔮 Then, in an inflammatory address, he claimed Israel’s war in Gaza was the ‘opposite of a genocide’ and labelled the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, antisemitic.
2026-09-25 · assertive framing · Protests erupt as Netanyahu gives inflammatory UN speech - The Latest
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Lucy Hough speaks to UK global editor Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube – Listen to Thursday’s episode of Stateside with Kai and Carter on whether Netanyahu has lost America here
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🔮 Then, in an inflammatory address, he claimed Israel’s war in Gaza was the ‘opposite of a genocide’ and labelled the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, antisemitic.
2026-09-27 · The Guardian
Protests erupt as Netanyahu gives inflammatory UN speech - The Latest · assertive framing

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Protests erupt as Netanyahu gives inflammatory UN speech - The Latest asserted
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More than 100 people were arrested at large protests against the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the UN general assembly. asserted
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Susan Sarandon, Chelsea Manning and Caleb Hearon were among the famous faces arrested. asserted
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Inside the assembly hall, Netanyahu faced a mass walkout as he took to the stage. asserted
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Then, in an inflammatory address, he claimed Israel’s war in Gaza was the ‘opposite of a genocide’ and labelled the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, antisemitic. asserted
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Lucy Hough speaks to UK global editor Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube – Listen to Thursday’s episode of Stateside with Kai and Carter on whether Netanyahu has lost America here asserted
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