UNGA Day 3: Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza the "greatest lie of the century." Many delegates walked out for his General Assembly speech. Mahmoud Abbas also spoke via video.

• UNGA Day 3 comes to a close with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address having dominated headlines
• Netanyahu said attacking Iran was one of his 'easiest' decisions, as he had no real choice 
• Many representatives walked out of the UN General Assembly ahead of Netanyahu's speech
• Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also spoke via video and urged nations to support the two-state solution, and sharply criticized Israel and the US

Read below for all the top headlines, videos and analyses on the 81 UN General Assembly from September 22-28, 2026:

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