Netanyahu's UN speech draws walkouts and New York protests

Sep 28, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance at the UN General Assembly drew mass walkouts and street protests, a bad sign for Israel's standing abroad even as Washington keeps backing it.

  • Diplomats walked out of the hall as Netanyahu began speaking, repeating last year's protest.
  • Large protests filled New York streets before the speech, with actress Hannah Einbinder among those arrested.
  • Netanyahu attacked New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani by name, accusing him of siding with Hamas.
  • Mamdani answered by planting an olive tree at Gracie Mansion with Palestinian families from Gaza.
  • Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was denied a US visa and had to send a recorded speech instead.

Outlook: Israel looks increasingly isolated at the UN, though US support shows no sign of shifting.

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