The Israeli prime minister's speech was defiant, despite his growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war to eradicate Hamas.

Mamdani called for an end to the war, attacked Netanyahu's speech and then went after Adams for going to the U.N. and meeting with the prime minister. "I can't even begin to expla

Netanyahu arrives at the U.N. under ICC pressure and global recognition of a Palestinian state. Israeli officials have launched an "October 7" campaign as he readies a combative speech.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a long history of turning to props and visual aids in his speeches to the U.N.

Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, forcefully rejected international criticism during his address today to the United Nations General Assembly. Many diplomats boycotted the speech, in which he promised that Israel would “hunt down” its enemies and “finish the job” in Gaza.

New York Mayor Eric Adams said he was “proud” to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His leading challenger has called for the Israeli leader’s arrest.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly that Israel’s war in Gaza is a fight shared by the world, warning that “our enemies are your enemies.” He said Israel is “wiping out the terror regime of Hamas” to prevent future attacks and insisted the country is doing what any “self-respecting nation” would do after October 7.

Mayor Eric Adams and Zohran Mamdani had starkly different responses to the Israeli prime minister’s visit to the U.N., which drew thousands of protesters.