Netanyahu Mocks Walkout During UN General Assembly Speech

Dozens of participants walked out of the UN General Assembly hall in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address on Tuesday. The mass exodus occurred as Netanyahu took the podium and commenced his speech during the current session of the General Assembly.

Addressing those who remained, Netanyahu directly commented on the walkout, stating, "If there are more cowards who haven't left the hall, I ask them to leave now." This remark came within the first few minutes of his speech, highlighting the disruptive scene that accompanied its start.

The Prime Minister continued his address to the remaining attendees, urging any further individuals who chose to stay to also depart. The article notes that details regarding the number of delegations or specific countries involved in the walkout were not provided.

Netanyahu's speech proceeded despite the departures, with his pointed remarks towards the remaining audience members serving as a notable moment during the opening of his address. The General Assembly's proceedings continued concurrently at the UN headquarters in New York.