Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
NEW YORK - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fiercely defended his country's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East in a speech to the UN General Assembly. After dozens of delegates walked out in protest as he took to the stage, Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting: "We're going to win. We have no other choice." In response to the walkout, he said: "If there are any other moral cowards who haven't left the hall, please do so now." The Israeli leader also rejected accusations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Netanyahu, who is subject to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, launched scathing attacks on nations and leaders who have criticized him. Netanyahu also thanked President Donald Trump for his "bold leadership", referring to the air strikes the US and Israel jointly launched against Tehran in February. "Israel and America acted together not only to protect ourselves, but to save civilization," he said. A number of people protesting…
24 Sep 00:00 · Inlandnewstoday