Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells the UN General Assembly that the Oct 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack is “like 16 times” the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, saying it results in catastrophic losses for Israel. He says about 1,200 Israelis are killed and 251 people are taken hostage during the attack.
The remarks come as Israel’s war in Gaza is under intense international scrutiny. According to NDTV, some officials respond to Netanyahu’s address with criticism and walk out during his speech, reflecting differing viewpoints on how Israel’s campaign is being conducted. The comparison to 9/11 is presented by Netanyahu as a measure of the scale and impact of Oct 7, while the surrounding context at the UN underscores continuing diplomatic tensions linked to the conflict.
