UN Speech

In a bold and unapologetic address to the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against international criticism of his country’s policies, sparking walkouts and protests from diplomats and activists. But behind the diplomatic tensions, Netanyahu’s speech was also aimed at a domestic audience, seeking to...

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...