Netanyahu delivers defiant UN speech as delegates walk out

Summarised from 12 outlets · 19 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 21:56 · Archive

Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly as dozens of delegates walked out.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly that prompted a mass walkout by dozens of delegates. Netanyahu called those who departed 'moral cowards' and defended Israel's military actions, denying genocide allegations in Gaza. He also stated that attacking Iran was 'one of the easiest decisions' he had made. The Israeli delegation applauded throughout his address. Netanyahu is facing his toughest re-election challenge amid three ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.

How it is being reported

• Netanyahu accuses U.N. delegates of "mind-blowing hypocrisy" for protesting his speechCBS News · 24 Sept, 22:49
• Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speechBBC News · 24 Sept, 22:21
• Benjamin Netanyahu blasts ‘moral cowards’ as delegates storm out of UN meeting during speechGB News · 24 Sept, 21:45
• UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech as he labels them ‘moral cowards’ and defends Israel’s actionsIndependent World · 24 Sept, 21:25
• WATCH: Mass walkout before Netanyahu speech prompts fiery response from Israeli prime ministerFox News · 24 Sept, 21:09
• Netanyahu defends Israel in U.N. speech after several diplomats walk outCBS News · 24 Sept, 20:36
• Israel must win 'because we’ve got no other choice’, PM Netanyahu tells UNFrance 24 · 24 Sept, 20:31
• REPLAY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the UNGAFrance 24 · 24 Sept, 20:28
• Delegates walk out of Netanyahu’s UN speechAl Jazeera · 24 Sept, 20:18
• Defiant Netanyahu brands Gaza genocide claims the 'biggest lie of the century' and attacks 'moral cowards' as scores of delegates walk out during fiery UN speechDaily Mail · 24 Sept, 20:11
• UNGA: Gaza dominates agenda as Abbas, Netanyahu speakDW News · 24 Sept, 20:11
• Netanyahu calls genocide accusations ‘greatest lie in history’ after delegates walk out of UN speechMetro · 24 Sept, 20:07
• Delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN, and other Mideast developmentsThe Independent · 24 Sept, 19:29
• Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speechBBC News · 24 Sept, 19:29
• Boos and mass walkout for Netanyahu at UN as he rages at 'moral cowards'The Mirror · 24 Sept, 19:28
• Israel's Netanyahu set to hit back at widespread criticism in U.N. addressCBS News · 24 Sept, 15:46
• Netanyahu at UNGA over the yearsAl Jazeera · 24 Sept, 14:35
• Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel’s electionAl Jazeera · 24 Sept, 09:40
• Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolationThe Guardian · 24 Sept, 09:00

In this story: Benjamin Netanyahu · Israel · United Nations General Assembly · Gaza · Lebanon · Iran · West Bank

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