Bombshell at the UN: Benjamin Netanyahu Slams World Leaders as “Cowards” over Gaza Crisis
- Israeli PM lashes out at Western nations for recognising Palestine and condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza
- Dozens of diplomats stage walkout as Netanyahu delivers fiery speech at UN General Assembly
- US President Donald Trump claims “maybe a deal” has been reached to end the war, with details to be announced soon
Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a scathing attack on world leaders, accusing them of being “cowards” for recognising Palestine and condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza. The Israeli Prime Minister’s fiery speech at the UN General Assembly sparked a walkout by dozens of diplomats, who refused to listen to his defence of Israel’s controversial actions.
“Here’s another message to those Western leaders: Israel will not allow you to shove a terrorist state down our throats,” Netanyahu declared, his voice ringing with indignation. “We will not commit national suicide because you don’t have the guts to face down a hostile media and anti-Semitic mobs demanding Israel’s blood.”
The Israeli leader’s outburst came as US President Donald Trump revealed that “maybe a deal” had been reached to end the war, with details to be announced soon. The surprise announcement raised eyebrows, given the ongoing violence in Gaza and the lack of progress in previous peace talks.
Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly hall was left empty as Netanyahu prepared to speak, with many delegates refusing to listen to his justification of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The boycott was led by European nations, who are obligated to arrest Netanyahu due to his war crimes charges by the International Criminal Court.
Australia’s delegation was notable by its absence, with no high-ranking officials present to hear Netanyahu’s speech. Instead, a low-ranking bureaucrat was sent to represent the country, sparking criticism of Australia’s lack of commitment to the Palestinian cause.
Netanyahu’s speech was also marked by a dramatic gesture, as he claimed to have surrounded Gaza with massive loudspeakers to deliver a message to hostages being held by Hamas. The move was dismissed as a “joke” by critics, who pointed out the lack of evidence to support Netanyahu’s claims.
The showdown at the UN comes as the international community struggles to find a solution to the Gaza crisis, which has claimed the lives of thousands of Palestinians and Israelis. With tensions running high and trust in short supply, it remains to be seen whether Trump’s promised deal will bring an end to the violence, or simply paper over the deep divisions that plague the region.