Netanjahu defends Israel's military campaigns in UN speech; dozens of delegates walk out in boycott

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly, devoting most of his speech to justifying his country's military actions.

In his remarks, Netanjahu sought to defend the military campaigns Israel has carried out in several regions, including Iran, the Gaza Strip and other parts of the Middle East. The prime minister defended his government's decisions regarding the use of armed force, pointing to the need to respond to threats facing Israel.

Walkout in the hall

During Netanjahu's speech, dozens of delegates from UN member states expressed their protest by boycotting the address. The delegates left the General Assembly hall as soon as the Israeli prime minister began speaking, signaling their disagreement with Israel's military actions in the region.

The walkout reflects the divide within the international community over Israel's military operations — some countries continue to support or at least listen to Israel's position, while others publicly demonstrated their opposition to the military campaigns by leaving the hall.

Netanjahu's UN General Assembly address comes at a time when Israel's military activity across several Middle Eastern countries continues to spark broad debate on the international stage. The speech and the subsequent boycott indicate that tensions between Israel and a portion of UN member states remain elevated.