Politics & Diplomacy
Delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Dozens of representatives exited the chamber during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the UN General Assembly, Al Jazeera English reported. The walkout occurred during the third day of the annual gathering as tensions over Middle East policy played out at the international forum.
Yemen's government made an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance amid ongoing conflict, while Kuwait raised concerns about regional security threats during separate speeches. The departures and competing crises reflected divisions among UN member states over major geopolitical issues facing the organization.
