Delegates walk out as Netanyahu enters UN General Assembly
Dozens of delegates at the United Nations walked out of the hall when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech to the General Assembly meeting of world leaders.
First reported 38 minutes ago · latest update 38 minutes ago
Dozens of delegates left the United Nations General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium to address the meeting of world leaders. The walkout began shortly after Netanyahu entered the chamber and started his speech.
The incident occurred during the opening session of the General Assembly, a gathering that brings together representatives from member states to discuss global issues. Observers noted that the departing delegates formed a noticeable group as they exited the hall.
The reasons for the walkout were not detailed in the statements released at the time, and no official comment was provided by the United Nations or the Israeli delegation regarding the protest.
The departure of the delegates did not interrupt the continuation of the General Assembly proceedings, and the remaining participants continued to listen to Netanyahu’s remarks. The event highlighted the heightened tensions surrounding the Israeli leadership’s presence at the United Nations.
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Delegates walk out as Netanyahu enters UN General Assembly
Dozens of delegates at the United Nations walked out of the hall when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech to the General Assembly meeting of world leaders.
38 minutes agoDelegates walk out as Netanyahu enters UN General Assembly
Dozens of delegates at the United Nations walked out of the hall when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech to the General Assembly meeting of world leaders.
38 minutes ago