Netanyahu Genocide Allegations Shattered at UN as Delegates Walk Out

In a defiant address to the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the so‑called Netanyahu genocide allegations as “the biggest lie of the century” while dozens of delegations exited the hall. “Israel didn’t commit genocide. Israel prevented genocide,” he asserted, praising the Israel Defense Forces as the most moral army worldwide.

Netanyahu Genocide Allegations Meet Global Condemnation

The speech coincided with a protest outside the UN, where activists chanted “stop arming Israel, let Gaza live.” A prerecorded video from Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, denied a visa by the U.S., condemned what he called a “genocidal war” and urged the international community to act.

“The Palestinian people face one of the most dangerous times of its history,” Abbas said.

South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice remains pending, though the court has ordered provisional measures under the Genocide Convention. An independent U.N. inquiry in September 2025 labeled Israel’s actions as genocide, a finding Israel continues to reject.

Netanyahu also attacked New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him “the antisemitic mayor of New York” and accusing him of supporting Hamas. Mamdani retorted, “No lie can change the fact that Netanyahu remains the subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.” Reuters reported the mayor’s plan to boost the city’s hate‑crime budget from ↑ 3 million to ↑ 26 million dollars.

Beyond the UN, Netanyahu praised former President Donald Trump as Israel’s “no greater partner,” citing a joint operation that he claimed crippled Iran’s nuclear program. He also accused Qatar and Turkey of financing anti‑Israel propaganda and harboring Hamas leaders.

Casualty figures remain stark: the Gaza Health Ministry reports ↓ 73,000 Palestinians killed since the October 2023 conflict began, a number unverified by independent monitors. The U.N. estimates $70 billion is needed to rebuild Gaza’s shattered infrastructure.

For background on how the region’s health crises intersect with global emergencies, see our recent analysis of the pandemic response.

Words by: Zara Blackwood

Rapid Response Intelligence Analyst