Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speech
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the recognition of a Palestinian State by several Western countries during a speech at the UN General Assembly. Many officials walked out during his speech, and protests against Israel's actions in Gaza occurred outside. Netanyahu also addressed ongoing conflict with Hamas and other groups and discussed Israel's regional relationships.Key Facts
- Netanyahu spoke against the recognition of a Palestinian State by Western countries at the UN General Assembly.
- Many diplomats left the hall during Netanyahu's speech.
- Protesters gathered against Israel's actions in Gaza simultaneously in Times Square.
- Netanyahu claimed Western recognition of Palestine is a negative signal.
- He highlighted military actions Israel took against groups like Hezbollah and Hamas over the past year.
- Netanyahu rejected a UN commission's claim of genocide in Gaza.
- He mentioned broadcasting his speech into Gaza and claimed Israeli intelligence hacked phones to do so, though this was unconfirmed by local sources.
- Netanyahu discussed Israel's ongoing negotiations with Syria and efforts to encourage Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.
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