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Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech

Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech

Summary

At the United Nations General Assembly, many delegates walked out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech. Netanyahu called those who left "moral cowards" and encouraged others who agreed with them to also leave.

Key Facts

  • Dozens of UN delegates left the hall while Netanyahu was speaking.
  • Netanyahu criticized those who walked out and asked others with similar views to leave as well.
  • The Israeli delegation showed support by cheering Netanyahu.
  • Israel has been criticized for its military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
  • A UN commission accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, which Israel denies.
  • The conflict intensified after a Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.
  • Israel responded with a military campaign in Gaza, where over 73,920 people have died, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
  • The incident took place at the UN General Assembly meeting in New York.
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