Drama unfolded at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week as delegates staged a walkout during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, highlighting deepening global divisions over the Israel-Palestine conflict. 🚨
Walkout Over Palestine Recognition
As Netanyahu took the stage, scores of diplomats left the hall in protest, while others applauded. The walkout came after several Western nations—including France, Britain, and Canada—joined over 150 UN member states in recognizing Palestinian statehood, a move Netanyahu called a "reward for murdering Jews."
Clash of Perspectives
Netanyahu accused Palestinians of rejecting a two-state solution, claiming they seek to replace Israel entirely. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, speaking via video, asserted that Palestine recognized Israel’s right to exist as early as 1988 and condemned Hamas’ 2023 attack as unrepresentative of Palestinian goals. He also accused Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, citing over 220,000 casualties.
Global Reactions & UN Resolution
The heated exchange followed the UNGA’s recent adoption of a resolution pushing for a two-state solution. Abbas thanked nations backing Palestinian statehood, urging solidarity without conflating antisemitism with support for Palestinian rights. 🌐✌️
With tensions escalating, the walkout underscores the high-stakes diplomacy shaping the conflict—and a world increasingly divided on how to achieve peace.
