Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50am on 25 Sep 2026,Friday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called delegates who walked out as he began his UN General Assembly speech “moral cowards,” as he defended Israel’s actions in Gaza and its wider military campaign. Dozens of representatives left the hall before and during his address, highlighting international criticism of Israel’s conduct in the conflict. Netanyahu rejected accusations that Israel was committing genocide and argued that his government was acting in self-defence. He also criticised international pressure on Israel and defended its military operations against regional threats. The walkout and Netanyahu’s response reflected the continuing deep divisions at the United Nations over Israel’s policies and the Gaza war.
