UNGA Day 3: Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza the "greatest lie of the century." Many delegates walked out for his General Assembly speech. Mahmoud Abbas also spoke via video.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Latin American leaders Javier Milei of Argentina, Santiago Peña of Paraguay, José Raúl Mulino of Panama, and Rodrigo Paz Pereira of Bolivia during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. The meetings aimed to strengthen ties between Israel and Latin America, with a focus on expanding the Isaac Accords, an initiative launched in November to promote political, economic, and cultural cooperation.
Netanyahu emphasized the importance of cooperation with Latin American nations, citing Iran's threats to the region. Milei praised Netanyahu as one of the greatest leaders in history for his economic reforms and support for Israel. Israel also hosted a delegation of Latin American emergency medical organizations to learn from Magen David Adom's operations, further bolstering regional ties.
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