« They invented the term »: Netanyahu responds to France on colonialism

Author: Francis NoudePublished on: September 25, 2026Country: United States

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« They invented the term »: Netanyahu responds to France on colonialism

Benyamin Netanyahu responded to accusations of colonialism against Israel at the UN, citing France and the UK and referencing their colonial past. He challenged the use of the term colonialism to describe Israel’s actions and highlighted the historical empires of France and Britain. Several delegations left the assembly protesting Israeli military operations in Gaza, and Netanyahu rejected accusations of genocide. He also discussed Iran, Gaza, and Israeli policies in Palestinian territories.

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