Several delegations from multiple countries left their seats during the Prime Minister's speech
On the 27th local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a speech at the 79th General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly. However, as he stepped onto the podium, he was met with a scene where delegations from multiple countries demanding a ceasefire and end to the Gaza Strip left in protest.
79th United Nations General Assembly President Philemon Young: Attention to order, ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention to order.
Netanyahu reiterates Israeli goals
Despite facing opposition, Netanyahu stated at the beginning that he came here to clarify the so-called truth as he did not intend to attend this session of the United Nations General Assembly. He reiterated in his speech that Israel wants to eliminate Hamas, rescue detained Israeli personnel, and achieve the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. When talking about the situation on the northern border of the country, Netanyahu stated that Israel will continue its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon until all Israeli goals are achieved. He also repeatedly criticized Iran in his speeches.
CCTV reporter Xu Tao: Leaving the meeting, the delegations from multiple countries attending the UN General Assembly expressed their support for a ceasefire and end to the war in the Gaza Strip through actions. However, some leaders of other countries directly demanded an immediate ceasefire from Israel in their speeches to end the bloody conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Multiple countries call for an end to conflicts in the Middle East and a ceasefire
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob spoke during the general debate of the United Nations on the same day, stating that the situation in the Middle East is on the brink of an abyss and urging Israel to immediately end the war.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob: The escalation of the situation in Gaza into a regional crisis has now become a reality, and the region is on the brink of an abyss. Starting from the ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, there is an urgent need to ease the situation. I want to say loudly and clearly to the Israeli government, stop the bloodshed, stop the suffering, bring the detained people home, and end the occupation. Mr. Netanyahu, stop this war now.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif called on all countries to take immediate action and achieve a ceasefire in his speech.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif: Can we as humans remain silent when children are buried under the ruins of shattered homes? Can we turn a blind eye to mothers holding the bodies of their children? This is not just a conflict, it is a systematic massacre of innocent people. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a violation of human life and dignity. When we ignore their endless suffering, we degrade our humanity, and condemnation alone is not enough. We must take immediate action and demand an immediate end to this bloody incident.
