Netanyahu Defends Iran Strikes and Gaza War in UN Address
In his UN General Assembly speech, Netanyahu defended Israel's military campaigns against Iran and Hamas and attacked critics including Erdogan and Mamdani.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his address at the United Nations General Assembly to defend his country's military operations against Iran and Hamas, describing the decision to strike Iran as one of the easiest he had ever taken.
In the speech, Netanyahu framed Israel's campaigns as essential to its own security and to that of its allies, presenting the military actions as necessary rather than optional. He devoted part of his remarks to criticising those who have questioned Israel's conduct, singling out Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US politician Zohran Mamdani.
The address combined a robust defence of Israel's wars with direct attacks on its detractors, reflecting the Israeli leader's continued effort to shape international opinion on the conflicts. He portrayed the operations as vital not only for Israel but also for the security of its partners abroad.
The speech at the UN's premier annual gathering underscored the deep divisions over the wars, with Netanyahu using the platform to push back against international criticism while reaffirming the rationale behind Israel's military strategy.