UN delegations left the hall during Netanyahu's speech
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The delegations of countries participating in the United Nations General Assembly left the hall with the start of Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, which he delivered in front of almost empty seats, while Mahmoud Abbas addressed his message to the world via video.
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Why It Matters
Tensions continue in the UN General Assembly over political speeches, especially related to the Palestinian issue and Israeli-Palestinian relations.
At the United Nations General Assembly, it was not just words that spoke.
While Mahmoud Abbas directed his message to the world via video, he was met with a silent scene, as the delegations of the participating countries left the hall at the start of Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, which he delivered in front of almost empty seats. This scene and its repercussions are discussed in a program in detail from RT Studio in New York
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Diplomatic boycotts of Netanyahu's speeches in international forums will continue
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the official reactions to the boycott?
- Will this boycott affect future diplomatic efforts?
