Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations to defend Israel’s military actions in the Middle East, especially in Gaza and Iran. He rejected claims that Israel is committing genocide and criticized countries and leaders who oppose Israel, while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned that Israeli policies threaten Palestinian existence and peace efforts.Key Facts
- Netanyahu defended Israel’s military campaigns in Gaza, Iran, and other Middle Eastern areas at the UN General Assembly.
- Many UN delegates walked out during Netanyahu’s speech in protest.
- Netanyahu called critics of Israel “moral cowards” and rejected accusations of genocide in Gaza.
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke via video, accusing Israel of unlawful settlement expansion and harmful actions in Gaza.
- Abbas warned that these actions threaten the two-state peace solution between Israel and Palestine.
- Netanyahu criticized Turkish President Erdogan and New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, for their positions toward Israel.
- Netanyahu thanked US President Donald Trump for supporting Israel, mentioning joint air strikes against Iran.
- The Israeli military began a ground offensive in Gaza after a Hamas attack in October 2023; thousands have died in Gaza since then.
- The International Association of Genocide Scholars said Israel’s actions meet the UN’s definition of genocide, but Israel denies this.
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