Netanyahu Calls Walkout Delegates 'Moral Cowards' During UN General Assembly Speech
Source Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israeli military action during his address to the UN General Assembly, as multiple delegates walked out before his speech. Netanyahu responded to the departures by labeling those who left as 'moral cowards.'
Why it matters
The walkout and Netanyahu's response reflect deep international divisions over Israeli military policy at a major multilateral forum.
