Middle East

In a defiant address to a nearly deserted United Nations hall, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu staunchly opposed the recognition of a Palestinian state, labeling it "national suicide" for Israel. The speech, however, was met with a conspicuous absence of diplomats and leaders, as many had chosen to boycott his...

The United Nations General Assembly was the scene of intense drama yesterday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a walkout and heckling during his address to world leaders. The controversy began even before Netanyahu took the podium, with several delegations from countries sympathetic to the Palestinian cause announcing their...