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Analyzing how Netanyahu's United Nations speech drew protest and applause
NBC Newsยท 2025-09-26 14:50
UN General Assembly Address Analysis - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, facing both protest walkouts and applause [1][2][22] - The address included unconventional elements such as visual props, a quiz, and a QR code [3][8][9] Geopolitical Implications - Netanyahu stated that the "final remnants of Hamas are holed up in Gaza City," raising questions about the future of the conflict and the feasibility of eradicating Hamas [10][11] - Analysts suggest that completely destroying Hamas is unlikely due to their defenses, tunnel networks, and the potential for the conflict to be used as a recruitment tool [14][15][16] - The conflict has caused significant devastation, potentially galvanizing support for Hamas [16] Communication Strategies - Netanyahu broadcast his speech into the Gaza Strip, including a direct message to hostages in Hebrew and English [4][10][19] - The broadcasting of the speech and message to hostages has been described as a "dictatorship type stunt" by some [19] - The speech addressed criticisms Israel has been facing and aimed to justify its actions in Gaza following the October 7th attack by Hamas [8][9]