Saturday, March 29, 2025
Netanyahu Installs Loudspeakers in Gaza to Broadcast UN Speech, Iran Mocks Empty Seats Amid Walkouts
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 07:17 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly sparked controversy and ridicule, particularly from Iran, after representatives from several countries walked out during his address, leaving rows of empty seats. In a highly symbolic move, Netanyahu had arranged for his speech to be broadcast via loudspeakers in Gaza, drawing both attention and criticism.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei openly mocked Netanyahu, criticizing him for addressing a room full of empty chairs. Khamenei shared a photo on social media showing Netanyahu speaking with visibly vacant seats in front of him. He stated that Israel is “the most hated and isolated state in the world today.”
According to reports, the walkout during Netanyahu’s speech included not just Arab countries but also several African, Asian, and European nations. Notably, representatives from the Palestinian Authority had already coordinated a walkout in advance as a form of protest.
In a surprising gesture, Netanyahu had loudspeakers installed in Gaza to ensure his speech reached the people there. The move was viewed by critics as an attempt to sway public perception amid growing international condemnation of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
During the session, Iran displayed numerous images on their UN seats showing children who were allegedly killed during Israeli attacks in June. These visuals were intended to draw attention to the humanitarian toll of the conflict and further isolate Israel diplomatically.
Israel is facing increasing international pressure to end the war and negotiate peace. A growing number of countries have recognized the State of Palestine in recent months, although Israel has outright rejected such recognition. Several global powers have called on the U.S. to exert more pressure on Israel to agree to a ceasefire.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday that he believes a ceasefire in Gaza is close. He expressed optimism that it could lead to the return of hostages and bring the war to an end.
Trump and Netanyahu are scheduled to meet on Monday. On Friday, Trump also posted on social media that constructive and in-depth discussions are ongoing with Middle Eastern countries regarding the Gaza conflict.
As international dynamics shift and more nations push for an end to hostilities, Israel finds itself increasingly isolated on the global stage. Whether these developments will lead to concrete changes remains to be seen.
