Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blown up Britain, France, Canada and Australia by recognizing the Palestinian state and calling the move “pure madness.”
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Hamas fighters to release the remaining hostages detained in Gaza in a combat speech at the UN General Assembly marked by strikes and American applause.
“Free the hostages now,” Netanyahu said in his September 26 speech. “If that’s the case, you’ll live, or Israel will drive you down.”
Empty chair for Israeli leaders
When Netanyahu took the stage, dozens of diplomats left their rooms in New York. Netanyahu praised President Donald Trump, who is due to meet at the White House on September 29th, and there was applause as Netanyahu spoke, including members of the US delegation.
“Trump understands it better than any other leader facing a common threat between Israel and the US,” Netanyahu said. Hamas, Hezbollah militants, and Yemen’s Hootis – all directly and indirectly linked to Israel’s arch enemy, Iran.
Netanyahu brought his signature fiery rhetoric to New York rally.
Anger over Palestine’s perception
“This week, France, the UK, Australia, Canada and other leaders unconditionally recognized the Palestinian state. They did so after the fears Hamas committed on October 7th – that day, the fear was praised by almost 90% of the Palestinian population.” He accused Western countries of putting pressure on Israel for war crimes against the Palestinians in Gaza.
He said he would recognize that the Palestinian state corresponds to “fierce madness.” Netanyahu’s speech came when Israel forced Gaza city amid hunger situations in coastal regions.
On October 7, 2023, 1,200 Israelis were killed almost two years ago in a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel. Since then, more than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war against extremist groups in Gaza.
Hundreds of protesters jeered Netanyahu from the streets outside the UN Secretariat.
Israeli leader’s speech is broadcast in Gaza
What first looked like a UN parliament, Netanyahu arranged for the speakers to be placed on Israel’s border with Gaza and make sure his words were broadcast directly to the enclave. He also said Israeli troops will take over the cell phones of Gaza residents and carry speeches live. He used this unusual move to first deal with Israeli hostages, of which around 20 are thought to be alive from a total of 48.
“We have not forgotten you – even for a moment. The people of Israel are with you,” he said.
He then spoke directly to Hamas fighter planes. Many of him said they kept it in Gaza city and offered to save lives if hostages were released.
