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Netanyahu is an amazing spokesman Live: PM Netanyahu Addresses UN General Assembly | WATCH. Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses the UN amid the Gaza war and rising global pressure. He sends a direct message to Hamas, defends against genocide claims, rebukes recognition of a Palestinian state, and reaffirms threats from Iran.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an address to the United Nations General Assembly today, focusing on Israel's ongoing war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and mounting international pressure, including a wave of Western nations recognizing a Palestinian state.
Key Moments from the Speech
Direct Message to Gaza and Hamas (16:21): In an extraordinary move, the Prime Minister announced that the IDF had hijacked the mobile phones of Gaza residents and Hamas operatives. His speech was being broadcast live through those devices, as well as via giant loudspeakers placed along the Gaza border.
To Hamas Leaders: "Lay down your weapons, release the hostages. If you do so, you will live; if not, we will hunt you down."
To Gaza Residents: The war can end immediately with the release of all hostages and the disarmament and demilitarization of Hamas.
Plea to Hostages (16:18): Netanyahu read the names of the hostages held by Hamas, addressing them in Hebrew from the UN podium. "Our brave brothers and sisters, this is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking. I am addressing you from the UN platform. We have not forgotten you for even a second. The entire nation is with you. We will not rest or relent until we bring you all home, the living and the fallen alike."
Confronting Critics on "Genocide" Claims (16:30): Netanyahu called claims that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza "ridiculous." He emphasized: "We evacuate civilians to safe zones. What country committing genocide evacuates its civilians?"
Rebuke on Palestinian State Recognition (16:27): The Prime Minister strongly condemned countries recognizing a Palestinian state under current conditions, stating that "weak world leaders are folding under pressure." He challenged them: "You are not indicting us, but yourselves. We fought your enemies, barbaric enemies, on seven fronts, and you fold under pressure and fight against us. When will you learn that you cannot talk your way out against Jihad?"
The Iran Threat (16:14): Netanyahu reiterated his commitment, alongside U.S. President Donald Trump, to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. "We must not allow Iran to reestablish its nuclear capabilities. Iran's stockpiles must be destroyed, and sanctions must be reimposed."
Visual Evidence and War Aims (16:17, 16:15): The Prime Minister wore a special hostage pin featuring a QR code linking to a site detailing the atrocities of October 7th. He urged the audience to zoom in on the barcode to understand "why we must win." He added that the mission is not over, as "remnants of Hamas are still in Gaza City," and Israel "must finish the job."
The link to view the content is available everywhere in the world except for Israel. The reason for this is to stop the atrocities from being shared with sensitive viewers, like children, here in Israel.
Military Successes (16:10): Netanyahu presented a map detailing Israeli strikes over the past year. He claimed: "We struck the Houthis, destroyed most of Hamas's capabilities, killed Nasrallah, sent pagers to Hezbollah, demolished the Assad army, and destroyed Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities."
Reception and Pre-Speech Events
Walkout and Applause (16:05): Upon the Prime Minister's arrival, hundreds of Arab diplomats demonstratively walked out of the hall in protest, while others remained and greeted Netanyahu with applause.
Trump Meeting: Following the address, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Article image Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered that the film Bearing Witness To October 7th, a collection of footage seized by the IDF from the October 7th massacre videos taken by Hamas, be screened in the UN building. The video has never been fully released to the public and is only shown to audiences approved by the Israeli government, many of whom are required to sign NDAs before viewing. (Israel Live News)
Mark Levin on Foxnews this morning:
They are great friends. Like Churchill and FDR they don't have to agree always on everything.
He always does a good job.
We should recognize Northern Ireland as part of Ireland.
Recognize Scotland and yell FREEDOM at the UN
Recognize Scotland and yell FREEDOM at the UN.
Yes he does
Sounds good to me
In an extraordinary move, the Prime Minister announced that the IDF had hijacked the mobile phones of Gaza residents and Hamas operatives. His speech was being broadcast live through those devices, as well as via giant loudspeakers placed along the Gaza border.
Iām certain it will be considered genocidal by the UN majority but I liked it!!!
Thanks! š
God bless the USA
And
Israel
Psalm 137:5
Did Netanyahu’s teleprompter work?
Just curious...
Did the escalator work for him?
I bet it freaked the terrorists out.. they were probably throwing their phones as far away as they could (suspecting they were rigged).
Didn’t it go back to Irelend after the troubles? If no, what were the troubles for? I’m confused.
bump
Northern Ireland is still part of the United Kingdom.
Will it stay that way? What about who lives there? I wonder if there is a large consensus to stay or go to Ireland?
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