Israeli PM Netanyahu defends Gaza war in UN speech amid international isolation
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Benjamin Netanyahu
New York, USA (UN Headquarters)
September 24, 2026
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Israeli PM Netanyahu defended military actions in Gaza during a UN General Assembly speech. Many delegates walked out in protest, highlighting Israel's growing international isolation. Netanyahu attacked regional leaders and international critics, framing the conflict as a struggle for survival.
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