Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN, Calls Out 'Hypocrites' and Praises Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026, using his speech to criticize what he termed the hypocrisy of nations supporting Hamas while condemning Israel. He urged delegates who might be uncomfortable with his remarks to leave, framing their potential departure as an admission of their own moral failings.

Netanyahu asserted that Israel has no choice but to defend itself in a region where it faces an existential threat. He declared that Israel's preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities was a necessary act, stating, "If we hadn't done it, we'd all be dead." He also addressed the widespread accusations of genocide against Israel, calling it "the greatest lie of the century."

The Prime Minister also took aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whom he accused of making the city unsafe for Jews. Netanyahu praised former President Donald Trump for his "bold leadership" in confronting the Iranian regime, characterizing Trump as someone who understood the threat posed by Iran's "mad fantasies" for decades.

According to reports, many UN delegations had left the assembly hall prior to Netanyahu's address, a move interpreted by some as an attempt to avoid confronting his criticisms. The article suggests that the UN operates in an out-of-touch environment, and Netanyahu's speech served to expose this disconnect. The Prime Minister offered no apologies for Israel's actions, framing its fight as one for survival and the preservation of the region's only democracy and a sanctuary for the Jewish people.