During a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations, several rights groups accused the UN of “hosting a war criminal” and staged a walk‑out of the event.
The walk‑out took place as Netanyahu delivered remarks on Israel’s security policy, prompting delegations to leave the hall in protest. The groups cited the UN’s continued support for Israel amid ongoing conflict in the region as the basis for their condemnation.
Delegations that walked out included representatives from a range of civil‑society organisations, who expressed their disapproval of the UN’s perceived failure to hold Israel accountable for alleged war crimes.
The incident underscores the growing tension between the United Nations and Israel over the conduct of the Israeli government in its military operations. It also reflects a broader debate about the role of international bodies in addressing alleged violations of international law.
No official statement from the United Nations was reported in the source material, and the event has not yet prompted any formal response from UN officials.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
