Protests and Walkout at UN as Netanyahu Addresses General Assembly
UKPulse News Desk
More than 100 people were arrested at protests outside the UN General Assembly during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, which also saw a mass walkout inside the hall.
- Over 100 individuals were arrested at protests against Benjamin Netanyahu's UN address.
- A mass walkout occurred inside the UN General Assembly as Netanyahu began his speech.
- Netanyahu claimed Israel's war in Gaza was the 'opposite of a genocide' and labelled New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani antisemitic.
Protests erupted outside the United Nations General Assembly today as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an address, leading to more than 100 arrests. Among those reportedly arrested were Susan Sarandon, Chelsea Manning, and Caleb Hearon.
Inside the assembly hall, a mass walkout took place as Mr Netanyahu took to the stage. During his speech, he described Israel's war in Gaza as the 'opposite of a genocide' and accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism.