Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly defended Israel's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza, and elsewhere in the Middle East during a speech at the UN General Assembly. He rejected accusations of genocide in Gaza and vowed to continue fighting, stating: "We're going to win. We have no other choice." He criticized international critics, including Turkish President Erdogan, and addressed protests against his visit. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, speaking via video, condemned Israeli settlement expansion and described Israeli actions in Gaza as genocidal, threatening the Palestinian existence.