Defense and Controversial Remarks by Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu denied genocide allegations during his speech at the UN General Assembly, while Mahmoud Abbas called on the international community.
In his speech at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied allegations of genocide in Gaza. Criticizing the delegates who left the hall during his speech and evaluating Iran, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on the international community to take concrete steps.
Denial of Genocide Allegations at the UN General Assembly
In his defense at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that the allegations of genocide in Gaza were baseless and constituted the biggest lie of the century.
Harshe Reaction to Delegates Who Left the Hall
As he took the podium, numerous delegates left the hall in protest. Netanyahu strongly criticized those who did so, describing them as moral cowards.
Iran and Regional Operations
In his speech, Netanyahu maintained that the decision to attack Iran was one of the easiest decisions for them, and used visual aids referencing the pager attacks carried out in Lebanon.
Mahmoud Abbas's Remote Participation and Call
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, participating remotely from Ramallah because the U.S. did not grant him a visa, called on the international community to take concrete steps against Israel and protect the Palestinian people in his General Assembly speech.
Call for Arrest in New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani described Netanyahu as a war criminal and called for his international arrest.