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Bereaved Israeli Father Sings 'Am Yisrael Chai' at UN as Netanyahu Arrives
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By Israel National News
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago
What happened
Bereaved Israeli father Itzik Bontzel sang "Am Yisrael Chai" at the UN General Assembly as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered to give a speech. The incident occurred as many representatives walked out during Netanyahu's address.
- 01Bereaved father Itzik Bontzel sang "Am Yisrael Chai" at the UN.
- 02The incident occurred as PM Netanyahu entered the UN General Assembly hall.
- 03Dozens of country representatives walked out as Netanyahu began his speech.
- 04Netanyahu addressed the walkout, calling those who left "moral cowards."
- 05Netanyahu's speech discussed the war, October 7th, Iran, and Hezbollah.
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