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Netanyahu at UN: Israel did not commit, but prevented genocide

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2026, denying genocide accusations against Palestinians in Gaza. He emphasized Israel's right to self-defense and warned of threats from Iran and Palestinian terrorists. His speech took place in a largely empty room, with some attendees leaving during his address.

Netanyahu, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly during the 81st session's general debate, denied accusations of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. He stated that Israel did not commit genocide but prevented it. Netanyahu also highlighted the threat posed by Iran and Palestinian terrorists, asserting Israel's right to self-defense. The speech occurred in a largely empty room, with some attendees leaving during his address. The Oslobo-enje article mentions a turn to Mamdanija, which is not elaborated upon in other sources. The idnes article states that Netanyahu declared Israel will continue to defend itself and will win, as it has no other option. The el-espectador article notes that Netanyahu faced a mostly empty room and again denied the existence of genocide in Gaza.

Where Sources Diverge

The Oslobo-enje article mentions a turn to Mamdanija, which is not elaborated upon in other sources.

oslobo-enje

Turned to Mamdanija

idnes

Israel will continue to defend itself and will win, because it has no other option.

el-espectador

Netanyahu, facing a mostly empty room in the UN, again denies there is a genocide in Gaza.

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IndependentIdnesSep 24, 11:45 PM
Israel will defend itself, said Netanyahu at the UN. He rejected genocide accusations

Israel will continue to defend itself and will win, because it has no other option. On Thursday, this was stated in a speech during the general debate of the 81st session of the General Assembly of the United Nations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also mentioned the threat posed by Iran, as well as attacks by Palestinian terrorists on Israel.

IndependentEl EspectadorSep 24, 11:23 PM
Netanyahu, facing a mostly empty room in the UN, again denies there is a genocide in Gaza

"If there are more cowardly people who want to leave the room, let them do so now": Netanyahu before beginning his speech at the UN.

IndependentOslobođenjeSep 24, 11:20 PM
Netanyahu at UN: Israel did not commit, but prevented genocide

Turned to Mamdanija