Wave of Reactions on Social Media Prior to Netanyahu's UN Speech

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

The events during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly and the hashtag campaign launched on social media resonated widely around the world.

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While widespread reactions were expressed through a hashtag campaign launched on social media before and during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the United Nations General Assembly, some country representatives also left the hall as he took the podium.

Intense Engagement on Social Media

Reactions against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu found a wide echo on social media before and during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Social media users made posts to draw attention to the developments in Gaza.

Emphasis on Gaza and the Humanitarian Situation

The humanitarian situation in Gaza and Israel's attacks on Gaza were brought to the forefront in the users' posts. Receiving high engagement in a short time, the hashtag ranked high on the world agenda as well as in Turkey.

Calls by President Erdoğan

The posts also included the calls made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the UN General Assembly regarding Gaza and Palestine. Users incorporated excerpts from Erdoğan's speeches into these posts.

Walkout Protest

On the other hand, representatives of numerous countries staged a protest by leaving the hall while Netanyahu took the podium at the UN General Assembly. It was observed that delegates departed from the hall right as Netanyahu took the stage.