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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a dramatic walkout at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, as dozens of delegates left the chamber when he took the podium to defend Israel&rsquo;s military actions in Gaza and across the Middle East.
The walkout, which included the Malaysian and Indonesian delegations, came amid mounting international criticism of Israel&rsquo;s conduct in Gaza and growing diplomatic divisions over the conflict. Netanyahu continued with his address after the delegates left, while members of the Israeli delegation stood and applauded.
Malaysia And Indonesia Among Delegations That Walked Out
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The coordinated walkout took place as Netanyahu began his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Malaysia was among the countries whose representatives left the chamber, while Indonesia's permanent mission also confirmed that its diplomats walked out as Netanyahu was about to speak. Footage released by Indonesia's mission showed its delegates leaving their seats alongside representatives from other countries.
The protest followed a call from Palestinian representatives for diplomatic missions to leave the chamber during Netanyahu's speech. The scene was met with jeers and boos from some attendees, while the Israeli delegation remained and applauded. The session's presiding officer also called for order.
Netanyahu responded by referring to those who had left as "moral cowards" and challenged any remaining delegates who shared their position to leave as well.
Netanyahu Defends Israel's Actions In Gaza 
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Much of Netanyahu's address focused on defending Israel's military campaign and rejecting accusations that the country is committing genocide in Gaza.
Netanyahu described allegations of genocide as false and argued that Israel had taken measures to protect Palestinian civilians. He said Israel's actions were aimed at defending the country and its population, while continuing to reject accusations made against the Israeli government and military.
Israel has consistently denied that its military campaign in Gaza constitutes genocide, saying its operations are directed at Hamas and are carried out in self-defence. The allegations remain the subject of ongoing international legal and political debate.
Netanyahu also defended Israel's broader military actions in the region, including operations involving Iran. He said the decision to target Iranian nuclear facilities had been one of the easiest decisions he had made as prime minister, arguing that Israel would have faced a greater threat had it not acted.
He also thanked US President Donald Trump for his support and described the United States as Israel's key partner.
Netanyahu Targets Critics Including Mamdani And Erdoğan
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The Israeli prime minister used the UN platform to directly criticise several of his opponents and international critics.
Among them was New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has strongly criticised Israel's military campaign in Gaza and previously described Netanyahu as a "war criminal". Netanyahu accused Mamdani of spreading false claims about Israel and called him antisemitic.
Netanyahu also criticised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, accusing Turkey of supporting Hamas. T&uuml;rkiye subsequently rejected Netanyahu's comments as baseless and argued that his use of the UN platform to attack Erdoğan was inconsistent with the principles of peace, dialogue and international law.
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The Israeli leader also criticised European countries, including the UK and France, over their increasingly critical positions on Israel's policies towards the Palestinians.
Abbas Addresses UN Via Video
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Netanyahu's speech came just hours after Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the General Assembly through a prerecorded video.
Abbas was unable to attend the UN meeting in person after the United States denied him a visa. It was the second consecutive year that he was denied a visa, according to reports.
In his address, Abbas accused Israel of policies that threaten the Palestinian population and called for continued international efforts towards a two-state solution. He also criticised the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and warned against further displacement of Palestinians.
The contrasting addresses highlighted the deep divisions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Abbas focusing on Palestinian rights and the humanitarian situation while Netanyahu concentrated on Israel's security concerns and its defence against Hamas and other regional threats.
Protests Continue Outside UN Headquarters
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The tensions inside the General Assembly were mirrored by protests outside the UN headquarters in New York.
Demonstrators gathered near the building to oppose Netanyahu's visit and Israel's military campaign in Gaza. New York police detained dozens of protesters during demonstrations, according to local reports.
Netanyahu's visit also comes as he faces a political campaign at home ahead of Israel's October 27 election. His brief trip to New York has largely focused on his UN appearance rather than the extensive diplomatic meetings that have traditionally accompanied Israeli prime ministers' visits during the General Assembly.
A Deepening Divide At The UN
The walkout underscores the increasingly polarised international response to Israel's actions in Gaza and its wider military operations in the Middle East.
For Malaysia and Indonesia, the decision to leave the chamber placed their delegations among the countries publicly protesting Netanyahu's appearance. Meanwhile, Netanyahu used the same platform to defend Israel's actions, attack critics and reinforce his government's position on national security.
The contrasting positions at the UN General Assembly reflect the wider diplomatic divide over the Gaza war, Palestinian statehood, Israel's military operations and the future of the region. As international pressure continues, the UN remains one of the principal forums where those competing positions are being publicly debated.
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Netanyahu Faces UN Walkout As Malaysia, Indonesia Among Delegations Protesting His Address

As dozens walked out of Netanyahu’s UN address, he also repeatedly turned his attention to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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