Pro-Palestinian protesters burn effigy of Netanyahu near UN headquarters
Demonstrators set fire to an effigy of the Israeli prime minister in a protest against his presence at the UN General Assembly, according to Iranian state media.
Pro-Palestinian protesters burned an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near United Nations headquarters, in a demonstration opposing his presence at the UN General Assembly, according to Iran's Mehr News Agency.
The protest is reported to have taken place around UN headquarters, coinciding with proceedings tied to the ongoing UN General Assembly session.
Reported by Iranian state media
The account comes from an Iranian state-affiliated news outlet, and further details such as the number of participants, the specific timing of the protest, or the response from local authorities were not included in the available reporting.
Demonstrations tied to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have periodically taken place around UN events in New York, reflecting broader international tensions over the conflict.
No comment from Israeli officials regarding the protest was included in the reporting reviewed.
Sources
- VIDEO: Pro-Palestinian protesters burn Netanyahu effigy — Mehr News (Iran)
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