Many delegations walked out of the General Debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a speech at the event, to show their support for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip .
At the UNGA on Friday, Netanyahu said that Israel aims to eliminate Hamas, free the detainees and demilitarize the Gaza Strip. Speaking about the situation on the country's northern border, Netanyahu said Israel will continue its military operations against Hezbollah until all its objectives are achieved. He also repeatedly attacked Iran in his speech.
Many delegations attending the UNGA expressed their support for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip by walking out, and leaders of some countries directly demanded an immediate ceasefire from Israel in their speeches.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob said the situation in the Middle East is "at the brink of an abyss," and he urged Israel to end the war immediately.
"I want to say this out loud and clear to the Israeli government: Stop the bloodshed, stop the suffering, bring the hostages home and end the occupation. Mr. Netanyahu, stop this war now," said Golob.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on all countries to take an immediate action to achieve a ceasefire.
"Can we, as human beings, remain silent while children lie buried, under the rubble of their shattered homes? Can we turn a blind eye to the mothers, cradling the lifeless bodies of their children? This is not just a conflict; this is systematic slaughter of innocent people of Palestine. When we ignore their endless suffering, we diminish our own humanity. It is not enough to condemn, Mr. President, we must act now and demand an immediate end to this bloodshed," said Sharif.
Delegations walk out of UN meeting to protest against Israeli Prime Minister
Delegations walk out of UN meeting to protest against Israeli Prime Minister
Delegations walk out of UN meeting to protest against Israeli Prime Minister
