Netanyahu addresses UN amid protests, walkout
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026, was met with mass protests and a diplomatic walkout. More than 100 people were arrested at a demonstration near UN headquarters, according to The Guardian, including actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder, as well as Chelsea Manning. The protest was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, with demonstrators holding signs reading 'Stop arming Israel' and 'End the genocide.' Inside the assembly hall, some delegates left during Netanyahu's speech; Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said 77 delegations walked out, though other sources report lower numbers. In his address, Netanyahu called the war in Gaza 'the opposite of a genocide' and accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism, a claim Governor Kathy Hochul said was untrue. The protests and walkout reflect international scrutiny of Israel's actions amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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Outlets: 137. Countries: 37. Facts in the shared core: 5.
Publication timeline
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Haaretz (outlet profile)
From Israeli expats to Palestinian activists, protesters to mobilize for Netanyahu's UN speech. Israeli anti-government activists, liberal Zionists, anti-Zionists and Palestinian organizers are planning demonstrations a…
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
Israel's Netanyahu expected to denounce enemies, allies with UN spotlight. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a difficult reelection campaign at home, add
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Handelsblatt (outlet profile)
UN-Versammlung: Protest und Widerstand – Netanjahu in New York erwartet. Demonstrationen auf den Straßen und Protest bei den Vereinten Nationen: Israels Ministerpräsident Netanjahu steht in New York ein Auftritt unter s…
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France 24 (outlet profile)
Live: Netanyahu faces UN over Gaza as Abbas set to address assembly by video. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the UN General Assembly on Thursday, as international scrutiny of Israel's war on…
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Israel's Netanyahu Expected to Denounce Enemies, Allies with UN Spotlight
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franceinfo (outlet profile)
Assemblée générale de l'ONU : le Premier ministre israélien Benyamin Nétanyahou attendu à la tribune jeudi. Le conflit israélo-palestinien sera au centre de cette troisième journée de débats à l'Assemblée générale des N…
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
Netanyahu expected to berate New York's Mamdani in 'campaign speech' of UN address. By Alexander Cornwell and Emily Rose TEL AVIV, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his UN address on Thursday to…
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
Netanyahu expected to berate New York's Mamdani in 'campaign speech' at UN. By Alexander Cornwell and Emily Rose TEL AVIV, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his UN address on Thursday to berate N…
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Israel faces mounting diplomatic pressure ahead of Netanyahu’s UN address. Trade measures targeting Israeli settlements and growing criticism over Gaza show signs of a widening divide between Israel and some of its West…
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The Guardian (outlet profile)
Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation. Prime minister will ‘highlight Israel’s achievements’ as he heads towards his toughest re-election challenge When he takes t…
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
When U.N. Protesters Denounce Netanyahu, Mamdani Won’t Be Among Them. Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York continues to call the Israeli prime minister a war criminal. But Mr. Mamdani won’t join demonstrations against the p…
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel’s election. As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus.
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
Beleaguered at Home, a Bellicose Netanyahu Heads to the U.N.. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will take to the world stage while fighting for his political future in a critical national election.
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The Washington Post (outlet profile)
Netanyahu faces new depths of isolation ahead of address to U.N. — and Israeli voters. Israel’s prime minister arrives in New York on Thursday at a critical moment for his country and his political future.
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Metropoles (outlet profile)
Conselho de Paz de Trump propõe US$ 2,45 bilhões para recuperar Gaza. EUA assume, contudo, que valor é insuficiente. Estimativa do conselho é que sejam necessários US$ 71,4 bilhões na próxima década
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L'Humanité (outlet profile)
Assemblée générale de l’ONU : sous mandat d’arrêt international, Benyamin Netanyahou face à une assistance hostile. Le premier ministre israélien est arrivé à New York où des manifestations sont prévues contre sa venue…
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The National (UAE) (outlet profile)
Live updates: Palestinian President addresses UN General Assembly in pre-recorded message
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BBC News (outlet profile)
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan. The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Netanyahu llega a Nueva York para hablar ante la ONU y otras noticias en Oriente Medio. El líder israelí visita Nueva York para hablar en la ONU, sin encuentros programados con líderes clave como el presidente estadouni…
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
UNGA: Netanyahu, Abbas to speak as Middle East dominates day. Israel's Netanyahu can expect to be greeted by protests, while the Palestinian Abbas will address the body via video after the US denied him a visa. Beyond t…
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
Netanyahu's fleeting visit to New York mirrors strained US ties. By Emily Rose and Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unusually brief trip to the United States to addre…
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Africanews (outlet profile)
Conditions in Gaza remain dire ahead of Netanyahu's UN address. Nearly a year after a ceasefire promised to end the war in Gaza, conditions remain dire for two million Palestinians living in the Strip, ahead of Israeli…
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NBC News (outlet profile)
Israel’s Netanyahu takes the U.N. stage facing global isolation and a fight for his political future. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleads his country’s case at the United Nations General Assembly, his ta…
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RFI (outlet profile)
DIRECT - Assemblée générale de l’ONU: le conflit israélo-palestinien au centre de la troisième journée. La 81e Assemblée générale des Nations unies se tient jusqu’au 28 septembre à New York. Après les passages du présid…
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
Netanyahu expected to 'berate' Zohran Mamdani in UN speech. Netanyahu expected to 'berate' Zohran Mamdani in UN speech Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his UN address on Thursday to berate Ne…
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Ámbito (outlet profile)
Benjamín Netanyahu hablará en la ONU en plena tensión con Irán y las críticas por Gaza. El primer ministro israelí llegó a Estados Unidos para participar de la Asamblea General y mantener reuniones con distintos mandata…
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Известия (outlet profile)
СМИ указали на снижение международного авторитета Израиля. Премьер-министр Израиля Биньямин Нетаньяху столкнется с «беспрецедентным уровнем изоляции» перед своим выступлением в ООН на фоне снижения международного автори…
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
Netanyahu not expected to meet Trump in New York. Netanyahu not expected to meet Trump in New York Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not expected to meet US President Donald Trump during his very brief trip t…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Watch live: Netanyahu to address UN amis US-Israel war in Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is among the notable leaders set to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, with the U.S.…
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The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
'I want to bring change and repair': Gadi Eisenkot lays out vision for Israel in 'Post' interview. In a first in-depth interview with an English-language news outlet ahead of the election, the Yashar leader explains how…
Factual core
- Netanyahu delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly session.
- Several delegations left the UN General Assembly hall during a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- US actress Susan Sarandon was arrested in New York during a protest against Netanyahu.
- A protest against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was held in New York before his address to the UN General Assembly.
- The walkout by delegations was a protest against Netanyahu's speech.
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