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Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel’s election
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the UN General Assembly amid heightened domestic political pressure and ongoing international criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Israel faces repeated accusations at the UN of genocide, war crimes, and apartheid in Palestinian territories, fueling a long-standing hostile relationship with the international body.
- Netanyahu uses his UNGA speeches to bolster his domestic image, portraying himself as Israel’s defiant voice against global criticism, especially ahead of critical elections later this year.
- Despite perceived waning personal ties with US President Donald Trump, US support for Israel at the UN remains strong, with the US frequently vetoing Security Council resolutions that criticize Israel.
- The UN struggles to assert political influence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict due to member state divisions and the veto power system, limiting its effectiveness in protecting Palestinian rights and addressing regional crises.
