Dozens of delegates walk out of UN General Assembly during Netanyahu's speech

The Israeli prime minister's appearance on September 24 was accompanied by shouts of support and disapproval, prompting the session's presiding officer to call the attendees to order. In response to the walkout, Netanyahu described the departing representatives as "moral cowards" and called the accusations of genocide against Israel in the Gaza Strip "the greatest lie of the century."

In his address, the prime minister defended military operations in the Gaza Strip, Iran and other regions of the Middle East, stating his intention to continue hostilities. He also thanked US President Donald Trump for joint steps against Iran, criticizing the states that condemn Israel.

On the same day, Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian National Authority, addressed the General Assembly via video link after the US refused to grant him a visa for the second year in a row. Abbas accused the Israeli authorities of pursuing a destructive policy, expanding settlements in the West Bank and waging military operations against residents of the Gaza Strip, urging the international community to take decisive measures.

Netanyahu's speech also triggered street protests in New York. According to Podrobno.uz, citing The New York Times, more than 1,250 people took part in the demonstrations, with about 100 of them detained by Manhattan police.