Indonesia Among Global Envoys Walk Out on Netanyahu UN Speech
Indonesian and international diplomats walked out of the UN General Assembly in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage.
Diplomats from Indonesia and several other countries walked out of the United Nations General Assembly in New York during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The protestors jeered and booed Netanyahu, prompting the presiding officer to strike the gavel to regain order. Netanyahu proceeded to address the remaining assembly with defiance, even threatening to boo those who had not left the hall.
The walkout came amid escalating international criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and against Iran. Netanyahu defended Israel's actions and criticized his global opponents, including European leaders and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The demonstration reflects deep regional tensions and domestic political pressures in Israel, with the country's election approaching.
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