Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 27, 2024. — AFP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 27, 2024. — AFP

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 27, 2024. He said that operations against Hezbollah will continue, dampening hopes of a 21-day truce proposed by France and the United States this week. — AFP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 27, 2024. He said that operations against Hezbollah will continue, dampening hopes of a 21-day truce proposed by France and the United States this week. — AFP

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 27, 2024 as seats lay empty following a walkout by several delegations. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 27, 2024 as seats lay empty following a walkout by several delegations. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

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