Delegates stormed out of a United Nations session after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech defending military action against Iran while dismissing accusations that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide. His remarks came amid escalating tensions over the conflict, with critics accusing Israel of war crimes and human rights violations. The walkout underscored deep divisions among member states over the legitimacy of Israel’s responses to regional threats and its conduct in Gaza. The session highlighted the growing polarization in global responses to the ongoing crises in the Middle East.
Delegates walk out as Netanyahu defends Iran war, rejects Gaza genocide claims at UN KOMO
