Delegates from Saudi Arabia, Iran and others walk out of Netanyahu’s UN speech
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: At the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech that prompted a mass walkout by delegates from several countries, including Saudi Arabia and Iran. The walkout was a protest against Israel’s policies and the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran. Netanyahu dismissed the protesters as “phony human rights protesters,” while the empty seats underscored the diplomatic tension. QUOTE: “Phony human rights protesters.” — Netanyahu
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 25% left, 50% center, 25% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): NDTV
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- Delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN, and other Mideast developments — Hindustan Times (center)
- Which countries walked out of Netanyahu's UNGA speech? Israeli PM reacts as delegates leave in dozens — Hindustan Times (center)
- Video: Dozens Of Delegates Walk Out As Netanyahu Takes UN Stage — NDTV (left-leaning)
- Netanyahu, Empty Seats and Iran's Photo Protest: One Walkout, Two Messages — Times Now (right-leaning)