Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made headlines once again with his fiery speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. However, his words were met with strong condemnation from a senior Palestinian foreign ministry official, who accused him of spreading lies and falsifications.
In his annual address to the UN, Netanyahu focused on Iran, accusing the country of being the biggest threat to global peace and security. He also reiterated his strong support for the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, which he called a “historic mistake.”
But for the Palestinian official, Netanyahu’s speech was nothing but a “slanderous attack” on Iran and a “distortion” of the truth. He went on to say that the Israeli Prime Minister’s words were “saturated with lies and falsifications,” and that his relentless efforts to demonize Iran were a diversion from the real issue at hand – the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land.
The official further criticized Netanyahu for ignoring the plight of the Palestinian people and the ongoing human rights violations committed by the Israeli government. He reminded the world that the Palestinian people have been living under occupation for over 70 years, and that their basic rights have been continuously denied.
Netanyahu’s speech also drew criticism from other Arab leaders, who accused him of using the UN platform to push his own political agenda. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called the speech “full of incitement and aggressive rhetoric,” while the Jordanian foreign minister said that Netanyahu’s words were “disappointing” and “unacceptable.”
But while Netanyahu’s speech may have angered some, it also received strong support from the United States and other allies. US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley praised Netanyahu for his “powerful” speech and for “exposing Iran’s true intentions.” She also defended the US decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, saying that it was a “dangerous and flawed agreement.”
In his speech, Netanyahu also addressed the recent normalization agreements between Israel and Arab countries, including Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. He hailed these agreements as a historic breakthrough and a step towards peace and stability in the region.
However, the Palestinian official dismissed these agreements as a “betrayal” of the Palestinian cause and a betrayal of the Arab world. He emphasized that true peace in the region can only be achieved through a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which includes the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The official also criticized the United States for its biased approach towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying that the US has lost its credibility as a mediator for peace. He urged the international community to take a stronger stance against Israel’s illegal actions and to support the Palestinian people in their struggle for freedom and self-determination.
In conclusion, Netanyahu’s U.N. address may have been met with mixed reactions, but it once again highlighted the deep divisions and complexities in the Middle East. While some praised his strong stance against Iran, others criticized him for ignoring the plight of the Palestinian people. But one thing is clear – true peace and stability in the region can only be achieved through dialogue, cooperation, and a genuine commitment to finding a just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
