Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Addresses UN General Assembly
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Benjamin Netanyahu
United Nations, New York
September 24, 2026
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Netanyahu defended military actions in Gaza and Iran as necessary for survival. He rejected genocide accusations and described West Bank violence as the work of a few individuals. He claimed Israel has been fighting on seven fronts for three years.
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