Netanyahu's UN speech draws walkouts and New York protests
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.