Netanyahu Rejects Global Consensus on Palestine, Vows to Continue War

At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Benjamin Netanyahu squarely rejected the growing global consensus on a two-state solution and vowed to continue Israel’s war in Gaza. His defiant speech was met with a significant diplomatic protest, as over 100 representatives walked out.
The Israeli Prime Minister branded the recognition of a Palestinian state by 157 nations as an “insane” act that encourages terrorism. He drew a parallel to the 9/11 attacks, arguing that establishing a Palestinian state now would be a grave security threat akin to giving al-Qaeda a base near a major Western city.
Netanyahu was equally resolute about his military plans, stating that Israel “must finish the job” in Gaza City to eliminate Hamas. This declaration came amid ongoing violence, with rescue agencies reporting dozens of new Palestinian deaths on the same day.
The speech was also a PR exercise, with Netanyahu using a QR code to share footage of the October 7 attacks and claiming his message was being broadcast on hijacked phones in Gaza. These tactics, delivered to a nearly empty hall, underscored his attempt to bypass traditional diplomacy and appeal directly to public opinion.