Foreign Affairs
In New York, Almost No One Is Waiting for Netanyahu: Israeli Prime Minister’s Ultra-Short Visit to the UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly in New York with a nearly empty diplomatic agenda, marking a stark contrast to his previous visits where he frequently met with world leaders. Many attendees view him as a war criminal and see Israel as a threat to Middle Eastern stability due to actions in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank. While Netanyahu aimed to reassure his domestic audience ahead of upcoming elections by claiming Hamas would be disarmed and hostages freed, he faced isolation from key global figures, including US President Donald Trump, who declined to meet with him. Netanyahu’s team cited a tight schedule and the Jewish holiday of Sukkot for his rapid departure, but the lack of high-level meetings highlighted his diminished international standing.
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