Netanyahu Compares October 7 Attack to 16 September 11s

Addressing the assembly amid a mass walkout by delegates, Netanyahu characterized the protest as an act of moral cowardice. He defended Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, dismissing accusations of genocide as the biggest lie of the century while simultaneously praising the nation's resolve. Regarding the ongoing controversy over settler violence in the West Bank, the Prime Minister sought to minimize the scope of the issue, labeling the perpetrators as a small group of juvenile delinquents and rejecting claims that the government supports vigilantism.

Netanyahu also shifted focus toward regional threats, specifically Iran. He credited former U.S. President Donald Trump for his stance against Tehran and described strikes against Iranian targets as necessary defensive decisions. As the conflict persists, the Gaza Health Ministry reports that the death toll in the territory has reached at least 73,922. Despite international scrutiny and mounting diplomatic pressure, Netanyahu maintained that Israel’s actions remain essential for its own security and the broader stability of its allies.