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Netanyahu calls genocide allegations 'the greatest lie of the century'
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Netanyahu calls genocide allegations 'the greatest lie of the century'

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused allegations of genocide in Gaza of being 'the greatest lie of the century' during his UN General Assembly address, citing Israeli humanitarian efforts and accusing Hamas of using civilians as human shields, while several delegates walked out during his speech.

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The speech occurred during the 81st UN General Assembly session, amid ongoing international debate over Israel's military actions in Gaza following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with genocide allegations raised by various world leaders and human rights organizations.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza the "greatest lie of the century." Many delegates walked out for his General Assembly speech. Mahmoud Abbas also spoke via video.

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UNGA Day 3 comes to a close with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address having dominated headlines

Netanyahu said attacking Iran was one of his 'easiest' decisions, as he had no real choice

Many representatives walked out of the UN General Assembly ahead of Netanyahu's speech

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also spoke via video and urged nations to support the two-state solution, and sharply criticized Israel and the US

Read below for all the top headlines, videos and analyses on the 81 UN General Assembly from September 22-28, 2026:

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  • Continued international debate over Israel's actions in Gaza at future UN sessions

    Likely · Within months

  • Increased scrutiny of Hamas's conduct in Gaza by international bodies

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • What specific evidence does Israel have to refute genocide claims?
  • How will the international community respond to Netanyahu's accusations against Hamas?
  • Will the walkouts affect future diplomatic engagement with Israel at the UN?

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This article was originally published by Deutsche Welle.

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