Netanyahu uses UN address to highlight Trump ties — and harangue everyone else
The Israeli leader, increasingly isolated on the world stage, emphasized his relationship with the U.S. president during an otherwise confrontational speech.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech to the United Nations on Thursday, highlighting his close relationship with President Donald Trump while criticizing various nations and groups. He praised Trump for his "bold leadership" and emphasized Israel's strong partnership with the United States. Despite tensions in recent issues such as the Iran war and the Gaza conflict, Netanyahu maintained a positive stance towards Trump.
However, Netanyahu's speech was not without criticism. He lambasted European leaders for imposing sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, accusing them of hypocrisy as they accuse Israel of colonialism while themselves inventing the term. He downplayed the issue of Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians and their properties, telling international leaders, "You don’t know what you’re talking about!"
Netanyahu also directly addressed concerns about such violence, asserting that the settlers are loyal supporters of his right-wing government.
Netanyahu accused international entities of hypocrisy and moral cowardice, particularly Qatar and Turkey, alleging they spread antisemitic lies. He also targeted New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of antisemitism and of having "buddies" with Hamas. Netanyahu defended the Golan Heights, claiming Jewish presence there since the days of Moses and encouraging Syria to return to its biblical texts.
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