25-09-2026
At the United Nations General Assembly, dozens of delegates walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to speak, in a visible show of support for Palestine. Netanyahu called those who left “moral cowards,” while supporters of Israel stood and applauded. His address defended Israeli military operations in Gaza, Iran and other parts of the Middle East, and rejected allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
Netanyahu said Israel had taken steps to protect Palestinian civilians and accused Hamas of using civilians as “human shields.” He called the genocide allegations “the greatest lie of the century” and argued that joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran had prevented a catastrophic threat. He also accused Turkey and Qatar of spreading false claims about Israel, described Turkey as a “super spreader of anti-Semitic lies,” and alleged that foreign countries had spent billions to spread anti-Israel messages on social media.
The prime minister criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who had called him a war criminal, and accused him of trying to block his visit. Netanyahu also faulted Western European leaders, saying they had yielded to what he called “antisemitic mobs.”
The walkout highlighted the opposing pressures Netanyahu faces: increasing international isolation over the Gaza war and domestic political demands ahead of Israel’s 27 October election. He is campaigning for re-election while facing a long-running corruption trial. Separately, the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, United Nations General Assembly, Palestine, Israel, Gaza war • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
25-09-2026
The article reports that an Israeli official was filmed taking notes after delegates at the United Nations staged a walkout during a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the brief report, representatives from dozens of nations left the UN General Assembly session, leaving their desks empty. The footage of the official taking notes is the central visual detail highlighted in the headline and article text. The report does not identify the official, specify which countries’ delegates walked out, explain their reasons, or provide a response from Netanyahu or the Israeli government. It also does not describe what the official wrote or whether the notes were connected to the speech or the walkout. The item is dated September 25, 2026, and is presented as a short news video or newsfeed report. Its focus is the visible contrast between the departing delegates and the Israeli official remaining to take notes. No further details about the speech, the proceedings, or the subsequent reaction are included in the supplied text, so the report supports only this limited account of the event.
Entities: Israeli official, Benjamin Netanyahu, United Nations (UN), UN General Assembly, delegates from dozens of nations • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
25-09-2026
More than 100 people were arrested in New York during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to address the United Nations General Assembly. The New York Police Department said 103 people were detained for disorderly conduct and later released. Organisers said nine of those arrested were elected officials or candidates, including Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Democratic nominee for New York’s 13th congressional district.
Earlier Thursday, more than 400 people joined a sit-in near UN headquarters led by Jewish Voice for Peace and the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. Protesters blocked part of First Avenue and called for accountability over Israel’s war on Gaza and an end to US military support. They also highlighted New York’s role in military shipments to Israel. On the previous day, NYC-DSA had called at JFK airport for military and explosive cargo shipments to be halted and for greater transparency about past shipments.
Hours after the sit-in, thousands more marched toward the UN in a separate demonstration organised by the Palestinian Youth Movement and The People’s Forum. Participants described Netanyahu as a war criminal and called on international leaders and the US government to act over Gaza.
At the UN, Netanyahu rejected accusations of genocide, describing them as the “greatest lie of the century,” and said Israel had taken steps to protect Palestinian civilians. He also accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism and of spreading lies about Israel. Mamdani rejected Netanyahu’s claims as “baseless lies” and noted that the prime minister is subject to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Although Mamdani had campaigned on arresting Netanyahu if he visited New York, he has since acknowledged that he lacks the authority to do so. Protesters said they would continue demonstrating until the war ended.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, New York City, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Gaza, Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
25-09-2026
New York City police arrested about 100 protesters outside United Nations headquarters on September 25, 2026, as demonstrators gathered ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the UN General Assembly. Those arrested included actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder, Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, and New York City Council member Chi Osse. The protest was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and drew about 200 people wearing white shirts with slogans such as “Fund people not bombs,” “No war” and “Free Palestine.” After protesters blocked traffic, police ordered them to move. Some went to the sidewalks, while officers surrounded those who remained seated and chanting before escorting them to police buses.
Protester Manijeh Moradian, a university professor of Iranian and Jewish heritage, said that the destruction of Gaza was being carried out in the protesters’ name and with their tax dollars, and argued that Netanyahu should not use the UN platform to justify what she called atrocities. At the General Assembly, Netanyahu defended Israel’s actions in the Middle East as he sought to counter growing international isolation ahead of upcoming Israeli elections. Dozens of delegates left the hall during his speech.
Separately, pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered on the steps of the New York Public Library, displaying Palestinian flags and banners opposing Zionism and supporting Palestinian freedom. Rabbi Yitzchok Deutsch of Neturei Karta International accused Netanyahu of using Jewish religion and identity to justify crimes and praised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Another protester, Melissa Zuniga, questioned Netanyahu’s appearance at the UN, citing an international arrest warrant. The article reports on the arrests and demonstrations, alongside protesters’ objections to Netanyahu’s speech and Israel’s actions.
Entities: Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, Benjamin Netanyahu, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Chi Osse • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
25-09-2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East in a speech to the UN General Assembly, delivered as dozens of delegates walked out. He rejected accusations of genocide in Gaza and attacked countries and leaders who have criticised Israel, including Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Netanyahu also praised US President Donald Trump and the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, addressing the assembly by video after being denied a US entry visa, accused Israel of threatening Palestinian life and undermining the two-state solution through settlement expansion and the war in Gaza.
The article places Netanyahu’s remarks in the context of an upcoming Israeli election. His security credentials have come under scrutiny since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023, and his governing coalition is trailing in polls. The speech’s defiant tone and its appeals to American audiences may serve his campaign, although public support for Israel in the United States has weakened, including among Democrats and some Republicans.
The report also describes demonstrations in New York, where several people were detained, including actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder, congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and city council member Chi Osse. It provides context on the war: the 2023 Hamas attack killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages; Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says more than 73,920 people have been killed in Israel’s subsequent military campaign. The article notes that the International Association of Genocide Scholars has said Israel’s conduct meets the legal definition of genocide, while Israel denies the accusation and says its actions are self-defence. It also outlines the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory attacks.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Mahmoud Abbas, Israel, Gaza Strip, United Nations General Assembly • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
25-09-2026
An Agence France-Presse report says that about 100 people were detained by New York police on Thursday during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The demonstration took place as Netanyahu was preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly. Among those detained were Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and Emmy-winning actor Hannah Einbinder, known for the television show Hacks. The article reports that officers handcuffed and led Sarandon away, while the New York Post reported that Einbinder was also frogmarched from the scene. The protest was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, and participants blocked traffic near the United Nations. Banners at the demonstration included the messages “Stop Arming Israel” and “End the Genocide,” reflecting protesters’ opposition to Israeli policy and the Israel-Gaza war. The report focuses on the arrests, the public figures involved, and the timing of the protest alongside Netanyahu’s planned diplomatic speech. It does not provide further detail about the police operation, the specific charges or legal status of those detained, or responses from Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli government, or the organizers. The article is dated September 25, 2026, and attributes its reporting to Agence France-Presse.
Entities: Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, Benjamin Netanyahu, New York City, New York Police Department (NYPD) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
25-09-2026
Actresses Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were detained during a pro-Palestine sit-in outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly. The demonstration opposed Netanyahu’s visit and Israel’s military operations in Gaza. Organisers, Jewish Voice for Peace, said more than 100 people were arrested; the New York Police Department did not specifically confirm the arrests of Einbinder and Sarandon. Photos and social media footage showed both actresses being taken into custody. Einbinder shouted “Netanyahu out of New York” and later said on Instagram that attention should remain on the war rather than the celebrities at the protest. She described Israel’s campaign as a “devastating genocidal war” and shared a donation link for Pal Humanity, a Gaza-founded medical and humanitarian organisation. Einbinder, who is Jewish, has previously voiced support for Palestinians, including in her Emmy acceptance speech. Sarandon has also attended demonstrations and said at the Venice Film Festival that her political views had led to professional repercussions, including lost film work. Other prominent attendees included Cynthia Nixon, Elliot Page, Indya Moore, Sarah Sherman, Mary Beth Barone, Caleb Hearon, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker. Nixon and Page attended but were not detained, according to their representatives. Protesters held signs calling to free Palestine and stop arming Israel, and chanted accusations against Netanyahu. The protest coincided with a walkout by dozens of UN delegates as Netanyahu began his speech. A nearby billboard called him a “war criminal,” referencing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Netanyahu rejected allegations of genocide as “the biggest lie of the century” and called opponents “phoney human rights protesters.” Gaza’s Health Ministry says 73,928 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, 2023, when a Hamas-led attack in southern Israel killed 1,200 people.
Entities: Hannah Einbinder, Susan Sarandon, Benjamin Netanyahu, Jewish Voice for Peace, New York Police Department • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-09-2026
The National’s page is a live-update roundup from the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, updated on September 25, 2026, at 4:36 a.m. Its lead item reports that delegates walked out while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech. The headline and accompanying update say Netanyahu thanked US President Donald Trump for what he called “bold leadership” in the war against Iran. Another prominent item quotes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejecting displacement, saying Palestinians would not leave their homeland. The page also notes that Abbas addressed the assembly in a recorded message after being denied a visa.
Other listed developments include a rare meeting between Lebanese and Iranian leaders and Kuwait’s accusation that Iran was using the Strait of Hormuz as a “bargaining chip.” New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is quoted accusing Netanyahu of trying to “sanitise genocide of Palestinians.” The video links indicate further coverage of speeches and reactions: Iran’s president delivered a defiant address, a US delegate walked out during Iran’s speech, and Syria’s Ahmed al-Shara called for an Israeli withdrawal. Additional clips feature the UN refugee chief and Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister discussing refugee needs and Yemen’s unity. A UN warning about food insecurity connects disruption in the Strait of Hormuz with fertilizer supplies.
The supplied page content consists mainly of headlines and video captions rather than the full text of the live blog. It does not provide detailed accounts of the speeches, the walkout, the leaders’ meeting, or the underlying disputes. Overall, it presents a snapshot of sharply conflicting positions and regional tensions discussed at the General Assembly, with emphasis on Iran, Israel and Palestine, the Strait of Hormuz, and related humanitarian and security concerns.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Mahmoud Abbas, Zohran Mamdani, Barham Salih • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-09-2026
Al Jazeera reports on a Free Palestine march where Jewish demonstrators protested against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rejected his claim to represent Jews. The report is presented by Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow, who reports from the march. It also notes that a pro-Israel protest took place nearby, where demonstrators called for Israel to “finish the job.” The brief item thus describes two opposing demonstrations in close proximity: one challenging Netanyahu’s claim to speak for Jews and supporting the Free Palestine march, and another expressing a forceful pro-Israel position. The article does not provide the location of either protest, the size of the crowds, the organizers, or additional comments from participants. It also does not explain the specific context behind the phrase used at the pro-Israel protest. The report’s central focus is the presence of Jewish demonstrators among those denouncing Netanyahu, alongside the contrast with the nearby pro-Israel demonstration. No further details about the march or the events surrounding it are included in the supplied text.
Entities: Jewish demonstrators, Benjamin Netanyahu, Emma Withrow, Al Jazeera, Free Palestine march • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
