During a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations, a group of delegates staged a walkout, and an Israeli official was later filmed taking notes as the session resumed.
The walkout occurred while Netanyahu addressed the assembly, prompting several UN representatives to leave the chamber in protest. The departure was brief, and the meeting continued after the delegates returned.
Camera footage released after the event shows an Israeli official seated near the podium jotting down notes immediately following the walkout. The official’s actions were captured by media outlets and shared on social platforms.
Walkouts are a recurring form of diplomatic protest at the UN, used by member states to signal strong disagreement with statements or policies presented on the international stage.
The incident highlights the heightened tensions that often accompany discussions of the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict within the United Nations, where debates frequently draw sharp reactions from both supporters and critics.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>