{
  "id": 10785342,
  "title": "Jason D. Greenblatt: Milei said in public what the walkout crowd says in private",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/jason-d-greenblatt-milei-said-in-public-what-the-walkout-crowd-says",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-29T14:27:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Times",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-times",
    "url": "https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/jason-d-greenblatt-milei-said-in-public-what-the-walkout-crowd-says-in-private.phtml"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 24, the United Nations General Assembly president, Jason D. Greenblatt, witnessed delegations walking out en masse as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was introduced as the next speaker. This coordinated walkout was organized in advance by the Palestinian Mission to the United Nations, who urged member states to walk out together to create the appearance of a near-empty hall on camera. Netanyahu then invited anyone who felt the same way to leave before he began his address. Earlier that day, Argentina's President Javier Milei opened his address with the sentiment that it is always better to tell an uncomfortable truth than a comfortable lie. He criticized the United Nations for voting against Israel, while remaining silent about terrorism in the name of Islam and the Iranian regime's attacks. Milei also stated Argentina's geopolitical alignment with the West, the United States, and Israel, countries with which it shares values and strategic interests. Milei's stance was supported by his past relationship with US President Donald Trump, who saw Argentina's election as a victory. The Argentine government's actions during the walkout underscored their stance, as many leaders who remained privately acknowledged Israel's role in destroying Iran's nuclear program. The walkout allowed governments to criticize Israel without directly addressing the complex issues involved for Palestinians, Iranians, Lebanese, and Yemenis who have suffered under the Iranian regime's actions. Milei, having worked for Trump for years, understood the diplomatic and political costs of openly aligning with Israel. Despite this, he stood firmly by Argentina's position, emphasizing the country's history with the Iranian regime and its commitment to addressing the regime's actions, rather than simply walking out in protest.",
  "summary": "Javier Milei told the UN General Assembly that an uncomfortable truth beats a comfortable lie. The walkout Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced the next day proved his point. Leer más",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}