Netanyahu denies Gaza genocide claims at UN General Assembly

Netanyahu rejects genocide accusations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders that claims of genocide against Israel are false. He described these allegations as the biggest lie of the century during his speech. The Prime Minister asserted that Israel has a right to wage war in its defense.

Delegates leave before speech

Scores of delegates walked out of the hall before Netanyahu began speaking at the podium. He stated that many leaders who left privately thank Israel for actions against Iran. The Prime Minister characterized those who departed as moral cowards for not supporting his position.

Mamdani criticizes the address

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused Netanyahu of using the speech to repeat baseless lies. He argued that the address aimed to sanitize Israel's actions regarding Palestinians in Gaza. This criticism came after the Prime Minister finished his defiant remarks at the United Nations.