Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
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Notable Quotes
"If there are any other moral cowards who haven't left the hall, please do so now."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"the illegal expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank threatens the very life and existence of the Palestinian people on their homeland."
— Mahmoud Abbas , Politician
"They accuse Israel, tiny Israel, of colonialism - some colonialism."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"the injustices faced by those in Gaza and the West Bank deeply offends the conscience of humanity."
— Recep Tayyip Erdogan , Politician
"Netanyahu used his speech to repeat baseless lies meant to sanitize his genocide of Palestinians."
— Zohran Mamdani , Politician
"Israel and America acted together not only to protect ourselves, but to save civilisation."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Chairman of the Palestinian Authority.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the President of Turkey, known for his controversial policies and governance.
Mayor of New York City.
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The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
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