Delegate walkout, protests greet Netanyahu as he addresses UN General Assembly
NEW YORK: Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly hall on Thursday as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the building while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Tel Aviv’s actions amid growing international isolation, with elections looming that could threaten his political future. The walkout underscored the competing pressures facing Netanyahu, who is…
On Thursday, dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly hall as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the building during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address. The walkout highlighted the conflicting pressures Netanyahu faced, including criticism over the Gaza conflict and his upcoming re-election campaign.
Netanyahu defended Israel's actions in Gaza and accused critics of hypocrisy. He also targeted New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, labeling him an "antisemitic mayor" for his comments about Israel. Mamdani responded, stating that Netanyahu's speech consisted of baseless lies meant to justify the "genocide" of Palestinians. The day saw a mix of demonstrations, with Jewish and Muslim activists, Palestinian supporters, and human rights campaigners protesting in Manhattan.
Younger Americans were more critical of Israel than older generations, as shown by a Pew Research Center survey. The protests resulted in at least 30 arrests and demonstrated generational differences in American attitudes towards Israel and Netanyahu.
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