Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses allegations that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, calling the claims “the biggest lie of the century” during his address to the UN General Assembly in New York. Multiple outlets report that the reaction in the hall is hostile, with delegates booing and dozens walking out as he takes the podium.

Netanyahu also directs remarks at those remaining in the chamber, telling delegates that “moral cowards” should leave. Reports describe unrest and calls for order from the session’s speaker. The outlets say his remarks include a defense of Israel’s military actions and assertions that Israel “prevented genocide,” rather than committing it.

Context in the coverage includes a backdrop of earlier accusations by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, who is reported to accuse Israel of pursuing a colonial plan to drive Palestinians out of Gaza and the West Bank. Some sources also note Netanyahu’s broader comments in which he links recent conflicts to regional threats and credits US President Donald Trump as Israel’s key partner, including regarding efforts related to Iran. While outlets differ in emphasis—some foreground the walkouts and insults, others the genocide denial and additional remarks—each describes the same core UN confrontation.