At the United Nations, Benjamin Netanyahu waged a war on two fronts, delivering a speech that blasted both Hamas and the international community. He issued a life-or-death ultimatum to the former while condemning the diplomatic actions of the latter.
To Hamas, his message was clear: surrender, free the 48 hostages, or be hunted down. To the 157 nations that recognize Palestine, his message was equally blunt: your decision is “insane,” “disgraceful,” and a reward for terrorism.
This dual-front rhetorical assault took place after a mass walkout by over 100 diplomats, a protest against the very policies he was espousing. Undeterred by the empty room, he also pledged to “finish the job” with his military offensive in Gaza.
The speech showcased a leader who sees himself embattled from all sides and has chosen a strategy of total confrontation. By refusing to concede ground on either the military or diplomatic front, Netanyahu has locked his government into a path of escalating conflict and deepening isolation.
Netanyahu’s Two-Front War: Blasting Hamas and World Opinion at UN
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