Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:15pm on 24 Sep 2026,Thursday International
Dozens of diplomats walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech on September 24, amid protests and international criticism of Israel’s policies. Netanyahu criticised those leaving, calling them “moral cowards” and accusing them of hypocrisy. Some delegates who remained applauded, while others chanted “Am Yisrael Chai.” Netanyahu also defended Israel’s military strikes against Iran, saying they were necessary to prevent a greater threat from its nuclear programme. His brief New York visit includes meetings with several world leaders, but no scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump.
