Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to address the UN General Assembly, where he will articulate Israel’s position on the ongoing Gaza conflict.
The international community has intensified pressure on Israel, with 157 UN member states recognizing Palestine and a recent UN commission of inquiry accusing the country of genocide. Netanyahu faces criticism, as over 68,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in the Israeli operation in Gaza since October 2023.
Netanyahu has refuted these allegations, calling on nations that recognize Palestine to be seen as rewarding terrorism. He has also dismissed the UN commission’s findings, insisting that Israel is acting in self-defense.
The Prime Minister has promised to ‘tell our truth’ about the conflict during his address at the UN, a move that has drawn both support and criticism from around the world. His remarks are expected to highlight Israel’s security concerns amidst the rising tensions in the region.