{
  "id": 9640845,
  "title": "Netanyahu paints Israel's critics as 'antisemites' in angry UN speech to near-empty hall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/netanyahu-paints-israels-critics-as-antisemites-in-angry-un-speech-to-9640845",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T22:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-paints-israels-critics-antisemites-angry-un-speech-near-empty"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a confrontational speech at the United Nations General Assembly, aiming to counteract Israel's mounting international isolation. The hall was notably devoid of delegates, leading to disruptions during Netanyahu's address. As Netanyahu took the podium, the room erupted in boos and several delegates exited in protest. With the room in chaos, the General Assembly president attempted to restore order, repeatedly urging calm. Netanyahu responded, \"Order in the hall, please,\" and subsequently launched a scathing attack on various critics. He accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and European leaders of moral cowardice. Emphasizing his point, Netanyahu smiled before continuing his speech, all while maintaining a defiant demeanor amidst the hostile environment.",
  "summary": "Netanyahu paints Israel's critics as 'antisemites' in angry UN speech to near-empty hall Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a pugnacious speech at the United Nations General Assembly, attacking everyone from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the leaders of Western Europe, as he tried to counter Israel’s growing international isolation.…",
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Netanyahu paints Israel's critics as 'antisemites' in angry UN speech to near-empty hall",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/netanyahu-paints-israels-critics-as-antisemites-in-angry-un-speech-to",
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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."
}