Many country representatives left the hall during Netanyahu’s speech at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, prompting a reaction from Palestinian lawmaker Tibi.
In a post on X, Tibi wrote: “Voluntary emigration from the hall. Another international achievement for Netanyahu.”
As they left the hall, the representatives protested Israel’s genocide in Gaza, its seizure of land in the occupied West Bank, and its attacks on Syria and Lebanon.
Netanyahu continued his speech in an almost empty hall and was seen bringing some Israelis to the UN General Assembly to applaud him.