Netanyahu Criticizes Israel's Critics and Allies in UN Address

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a speech to the United Nations General Assembly to denounce both adversaries and critics of Israel, according to Al Jazeera.

In his address, Netanyahu criticized Iran as well as New York City Mayor Mamdani, and pushed back against critics who have accused Israel of committing crimes against Palestinians. The report did not provide the full text of his remarks or additional specifics of his arguments.

The speech reflects the continued sharp rhetoric Netanyahu has directed both at regional adversaries and at domestic and international critics of Israel's policies, amid ongoing international scrutiny of Israel's conduct and broader debate over the conflict with Palestinians.

Reaction to Netanyahu's speech was not detailed in the initial report, though such addresses to the General Assembly typically draw responses from other governments and advocacy groups in the days that follow.