Moments after starting his speech, he asked the attendees to scan the code with their mobile phones, saying: “To see why we fight and why we must win.” Netanyahu addressed Hamas, saying: “Lay down your arms and release all hostages now to ensure survival, otherwise we will continue to pursue you.” Netanyahu affirmed that Israel will not allow Western leaders to work towards establishing a Palestinian state.
Most of the delegations present at the United Nations left the main hall as soon as Netanyahu entered to deliver his speech on Friday.
Since October 2023, Israel has continued its operations, resulting in approximately 66,000 Palestinian casualties and about 168,000 injuries. It has also launched repeated airstrikes on several countries in the region, most notably Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Qatar, in addition to its 12-day war on Iran.
