Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, despite an international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. The speech, which focused on Israel’s military actions in the Middle East, drew strong reactions from attendees. Dozens of delegates walked out of the hall as he took the podium, with some describing the protesters as “moral cowards.”
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani dismissed Netanyahu’s claims that the ICC arrest warrant was invalid, stating that “lies cannot negate” the legal document. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew through Canadian airspace on Thursday, according to flight tracking data, despite the ongoing legal pressure.
The protest at the UN followed a broader international backlash against Netanyahu’s policies, with celebrities like Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder joining demonstrations against his speech. The event highlighted growing tensions between Israel and global diplomatic bodies.
