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Netanyahu Defies Critics at UN, Vows to 'Finish the Job' in Gaza

U.S. pressure sharpens with Trump's vow to block West Bank annexation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 26, 2025 in New York City. World leaders convened for the 80th Session of UNGA, with this year’s theme for the annual global meeting being “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.”
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 26, 2025.

Overview

  • Dozens of delegations walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN General Assembly address, while the U.S. and U.K. were represented by lower‑level diplomats.
  • Netanyahu’s office said Israel would blast his remarks into Gaza using border loudspeakers and by taking over residents’ mobile phones, though reporters in the enclave saw no immediate evidence on devices.
  • Trump said he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank and is advancing a 21‑point proposal reported to include a settlement freeze, hostage releases, a long‑term truce and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
  • Recent recognition of a Palestinian state by countries including France, the U.K., Canada and Australia, EU consideration of tariffs or sanctions, and an ICC warrant have increased international pressure on Israel.
  • Gaza health authorities report more than 65,000 Palestinians killed since 2023 and mass displacement, as hostilities continue and mediators pursue a ceasefire‑for‑hostages framework.