Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began the proceedings on Friday as the first speaker on the fourth day of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

His address came as the General Debate resumed in New York, with protests in solidarity with Palestine taking place outside the UN headquarters.

As Netanyahu took the stage, several delegates walked out in protest. Setting the tone for what was expected to be a combative speech, he began by addressing “the families of our dear hostages languishing in the dungeons of Gaza.”

In a familiar move seen in past UNGA appearances, Netanyahu held up a map which he said illustrated “Iran’s terror axis.” He then went on to outline Israeli operations across the region, including targeted strikes and assassinations, and cla

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