Analyst says Netanyahu's UN Speech Boosted Domestic Support
A veteran Israeli political analyst said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his United Nations General Assembly speech on 24 September to bolster his domestic political standing ahead of the October election, according to CBS News. Earlier that day, several progressive officials and activists were detained after blocking traffic near the UN, as reported by gothamist. com, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would not join the demonstration. New York Post noted that Netanyahu condemned Iran, Qatar, Turkey and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in his address, predicting political change in Iran.
BBC reported that dozens of delegates walked out of the hall after the speech. CBS News added that Netanyahu focused on Iran and defended Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank during the address. The Guardian had earlier warned that Netanyahu was expected to attack Mayor Mamdani in his speech. Newser said Netanyahu posted a video before the address accusing Mamdani of supporting Hamas, which the mayor rejected.
