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VIDEO: UN delegates plot to leave Netanyahu talking 'alone' during a speech

VIDEO: UN delegates plot to leave Netanyahu talking 'alone' during a speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu experienced one of the most awkward scenes of his diplomatic career. Upon arriving at the UN General Assembly in New York to deliver his highly anticipated speech on Gaza, dozens of delegates rose from their seats and left the room, leaving him virtually speaking "alone" to an empty chamber.

The image of Netanyahu at the podium, with entire rows of empty seats, quickly went viral on social media and was interpreted as a silent diplomatic plot against Israel.

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Diplomatic protest goes viral

Videos released by international media and the official broadcast show entire delegations leaving in a coordinated manner before the start of the speech. Some media outlets described the withdrawal as "the majority of countries," while others spoke of "dozens of delegates."

The effect was devastating: the boycott captured the world's attention, overshadowing the content of Netanyahu's speech, in which he insisted that Israel must "finish the job" against Hamas.

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Netanyahu and the Israeli narrative in crisis

The Israeli prime minister attempted to use his participation to reaffirm that Israel will not yield to international pressure.

He criticized the countries that recently recognized the Palestinian state, accusing them of "rewarding terrorism." He also warned of the threat from Iran and justified the military offensive in Gaza.

However, the words were overshadowed by the symbolic power of the diplomatic vacuum. The protest was seen as a sign of unprecedented international isolation for Israel.

A situation marked by accusations of genocide

The "plot" against Netanyahu at the UN occurs in an adverse context:

  • A UN commission concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza.
  • European and Latin American countries have formally recognized the Palestinian State.
  • The International Criminal Court maintains open investigation warrants that could reach Netanyahu himself.

All of this turned his visit to the UN into a diplomatic challenge , to the point that he traveled avoiding European airspace for fear of being arrested.

A silent boycott can have several repercussions:
  • Strengthen the international campaign to recognize Palestine.
  • Increase pressure for economic sanctions against Israel.
  • Weaking Netanyahu's image at home by portraying an isolated prime minister.
  • Accelerate the narrative that the war in Gaza has ceased to be a regional conflict and has become a central issue of international legitimacy.
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