At the U.N. General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a resolute speech asserting that Israel must finish its military operations against Hamas in Gaza. Despite facing significant international criticism and protests, Netanyahu maintained that Israel would not yield to pressure to cease its actions. He condemned recent recognitions of Palestinian statehood by several countries, claiming they would encourage terrorism. The speech was met with mixed reactions, including walkouts from numerous delegates. Netanyahu's address also included a visual aid, a marked map of the region, and he wore a pin symbolizing hostages taken by Hamas. The backdrop of his speech included accusations of war crimes against him and calls for a ceasefire, as the conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Gaza. Netanyahu's remarks underscored the deepening divide in international perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.