Highlights
- Many world leaders and delegates walked out as Netanyahu began his UN speech.
- Delegations from Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Arab, and African nations left the hall.
- Hamas called for rejecting Netanyahu’s speech, accusing him of war crimes.
- The session turned chaotic with protests and cheers from both sides.
Walkout at the UN General Assembly
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday (27 September). However, as soon as he stepped onto the stage, many leaders and representatives walked out of the hall.
According to media reports, the first to leave was Turkey’s permanent representative. Following him, other leaders and delegates also began leaving one after another.
Pakistan, Iran, and Others Join
The delegation led by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also left the venue. Soon after, representatives from Iran, several Arab countries, and some African nations walked out as well.
Hamas Calls Netanyahu a War Criminal
The Palestinian armed group Hamas had earlier urged world leaders to reject Netanyahu Speaks at UN. In a statement, the group accused him of committing war crimes.
“Netanyahu has killed 41,000 Palestinians. He should be in prison, not giving a speech at the United Nations.”
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Empty Seats and Loud Protests
The live telecast of the General Assembly showed that after Netanyahu began speaking, most of the seats in the hall were empty. Many diplomats, delegates, and audience members stood up, shouting in protest against Netanyahu. At the same time, his supporters cheered loudly.
The chaos forced the Assembly president to intervene to keep order. Security officials were seen entering the audience section to calm angry diplomats and attendees. Despite this, several people continued to walk out.
Netanyahu’s Speech Continues
After the noise settled down, Netanyahu continued his speech for around 30 minutes. Supporters frequently applauded and cheered during his remarks. He spoke about Hamas and Hezbollah, declaring that the war would continue until Israel achieved its goals.
Source: CNN
