**Netanyahu’s UN Speech Met with Mass Walkout Over Gaza War**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 27, 2025, 11:39 AM*

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Friday. His speech was met with a mass walkout of delegates protesting his ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

Despite the backlash, Netanyahu remained defiant, stating that Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas.

**’Must Finish the Job’ Against Hamas, Says Netanyahu**

During his address, Netanyahu revealed that his speech was being broadcast through loudspeakers in Gaza for Israeli hostages to hear. He also claimed an “unprecedented operation” where Israel’s intelligence services took over cell phones in Gaza to stream his speech directly.

In a direct message to Hamas, Netanyahu said: “Lay down your arms. Let my people go.” He warned of dire consequences if they did not comply.

**Criticism and Defense**

Netanyahu criticized Western leaders for succumbing to pressure, asserting that “Israel won’t.” He condemned countries recognizing Palestinian statehood as “disgraceful,” arguing it would “encourage terrorism against Jews and against innocent people everywhere.”

This stance comes as Netanyahu faces war crime charges from the International Criminal Court.

**Protest Response**

As Netanyahu spoke, pro-Palestinian protesters gathered near the United Nations. Nidaa Lafi from the Palestinian Youth Movement accused Israel of waging war against “every conscientious human being in this world.” She described the conflict as centered on ethnic cleansing and land theft.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump opposed Israeli annexation plans for the West Bank, stating, “I will not allow it.”
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