Netanyahu cuts his US trip short, departs for Israel
Netanyahu cuts his US trip short, departs for Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the US for Israel directly after his speech, Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported. He met with several leaders following his address, but departed for Israel the same day he arrived to New York. According to Israeli media, Netanyahu’s visit to the city was likely curtailed due to security…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cut short his visit to the United States, departing for Israel immediately after his speech at the United Nations, according to Israeli public broadcaster Kan. His trip to New York was reportedly halted due to security concerns, leading to hundreds of protesters gathering around the UN headquarters and continuing their demonstration while Netanyahu addressed the assembly.
Despite the protests, Netanyahu met with several leaders during his brief stay in the US before heading back to Israel.
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