Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu triggers a mass walkout during his speech to the United Nations, with multiple delegations leaving the hall. Several outlets report that Netanyahu describes the departing delegates as “moral cowards” while defending Israel’s actions.
The walkout occurs as Netanyahu uses the address to rebut criticism of Israel. Reports say he argues that, in defending itself, Israel is also defending other countries represented by those delegates. One account also describes Netanyahu directing sharp criticism at New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and condemning Western European governments.
Outlets further note that Netanyahu accuses specific countries, including Qatar and Turkey, of disseminating falsehoods about Israel. While the reports differ in emphasis—some focus on the walkout and remarks about delegates, others highlight the broader range of accusations made during the speech—they broadly agree on the central sequence: Netanyahu speaks at the UN, delegates walk out, and he labels them “moral cowards.”
