The delegates who walked out on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly were numerous diplomats from various countries, mainly protesting Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza and Netanyahu himself being accused as a war criminal. The walkout began as Netanyahu took the stage and created a line at the exits in the UN General Assembly hall. Specific delegates included the Brazilian delegation, who wore traditional Palestinian keffiyehs in protest, and many others who left in haste as a form of protest against Israel's actions and Netanyahu's speech. The Palestinian Authority had actively encouraged world leaders to walk out, labeling Netanyahu a war criminal. The walkout was a significant diplomatic gesture reflecting condemnation of the Israeli government's policies in Gaza. While many delegates left, the U.S. delegation was seen applauding Netanyahu during his address, underscoring the divided international response. After Netanyahu's speech, most delegates who left gradually returned as other world leaders took the stage. This walkout mirrored a similar protest made the previous year at the UN.
Summary:
- Diplomats from numerous countries walked out in protest at Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly.
- The Brazilian delegation notably wore Palestinian keffiyehs.
- The protest was motivated by opposition to Israel's military campaign in Gaza and Netanyahu's labeling as a war criminal.
- The U.S. delegation remained in support.
- The walkout was a repeat of a protest from the previous year.
This list includes many but not all delegates who protested by walking out, as it was a broad diplomatic action involving numerous countries' delegations.
