Benyamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday turned into a protest. While the Israeli Prime Minister tried to justify the military offensive carried out against Gaza, huae rose in the room and dozens of diplomats left their seats as a sign of rejection.
This strong gesture, unprecedented at this level of visibility, illustrates the growing anger of the international community in the face of what many call crimes of war and massive human rights violations. For months, Gaza has lived under bombings, blockade and shortages, a situation that many countries deem unbearable and contrary to international law.
Despite this dramatic reality, Netanyahu has chosen a tone of challenge, accusing those who criticize Israel of participating in a “delegitimation campaign”. A rhetoric that has only increased indignation, while pressing calls to the ceasefire and the protection of Palestinian civilians are multiplying around the world.
The evacuation of diplomats during his intervention resonated as a strong political act: a reminder that impunity can no longer last and that the occupation and the aggression against the Palestinian people will no longer find complacent ears in international speakers.
Outside the New York headquarters in the UN, pro-Palestinian demonstrations have also been held, demanding justice and denouncing the inaction of the international community in the face of current humanitarian tragedy.
