Chilean President Gabriel Boric used strong words against Israel’s actions in Gaza during his address at the annual high-level gathering at the U.N. General Assembly.

“I don't want to see Netanyahu destroyed by a missile alongside his family. I want to see Netanyahu and those responsible for the genocide against the Palestinian people brought before an international court of justice,” he said.

His comments followed the announcement from various countries announcing their recognition of a Palestinian state at the start of the high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is opposed to Palestinian statehood.

“Today, in 2025, thousands of innocent human beings are losing their lives simply because they are Palestinian, just as 80 years ago millions lost their lives simply because they were Jewish,” Boric said.