Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech at the UN, dismissing genocide allegations in Gaza as the 'biggest lie' and defending Israel's actions against Iran, as dozens of delegates walked out in protest. The speech, delivered amid an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him, highlighted tensions over Israel's military actions and political stance.
Netanyahu accused critics of being 'moral cowards' after they left the hall, emphasizing that Israel's actions have 'defended many countries.' Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, denied a visa by the Trump administration, reiterated calls for a two-state solution, accusing Israel of a 'genocidal war' against Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter reported his son remained in critical condition after a Palestinian man rammed his car into a military checkpoint in the West Bank.
The UN reported that more Ukrainian civilians have been killed this year than in all of 2022, as Russia's drone attacks continued. Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to become a major hurricane before turning west, threatening Hawaii with potential flooding. Meanwhile, Texas election officials face challenges clearing a massive voter registration backlog due to a state-level error, risking voter disenfranchisement in upcoming elections.