Netanyahu faces walkout at UN as he condemns Palestinian statehood recognition
Israeli Prime Minister Addresses United Nations on Conflict and Statehood
Israeli Prime Minister Addresses United Nations on Conflict and Statehood
On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on Israel's military actions and recent international decisions regarding Palestinian statehood recognition.
International Reactions and Statehood Recognition
The speech highlighted a divide among attending delegates, with some exiting in protest and others offering support. Netanyahu criticized recent recognitions of Palestinian statehood by several countries, including France, Britain, and Canada.
The speech highlighted a divide among attending delegates, with some exiting in protest and others offering support.
Netanyahu argued that the root cause of the ongoing conflict is the rejection of a Jewish state by Palestinians. He expressed strong opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state in proximity to Jerusalem, citing security concerns.
Addressing allegations of war crimes, Netanyahu rejected claims of genocide in Gaza. These comments were made in response to an independent UN inquiry that concluded Israel's actions constitute war crimes due to mass destruction and intent.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
