Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Thursday, strongly rejecting accusations of genocide against Israel and condemning Iran’s role in regional instability. During his speech, Netanyahu labeled the claim of genocide as the “lie of the century” and emphasized Israel’s ongoing struggle on multiple fronts, including combating misinformation.

Netanyahu disputed allegations that Israel acts as a genocidal regime, citing humanitarian efforts such as the distribution of millions of polio vaccines and the delivery of two million tons of food to Gaza, including areas controlled by Hamas. He dismissed distinctions between factions within Hamas, describing the group solely as a “genocidal terror group.”

Highlighting Iran’s influence, Netanyahu accused the regime of sustaining terror activities across the Middle East for four decades by providing financial and military support to groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. He called on the international community to pressure Qatar, which he accused of using its media outlets—including Al Jazeera—to propagate antisemitic narratives and "brainwash" youth. Netanyahu also criticized the Emir of Qatar for hosting Hamas leaders and responding to the Gaza conflict in a manner that he said made the Emir appear as the “tyrant” in the region rather than Israel.

Regarding Iran’s future, Netanyahu expressed confidence that the current regime would eventually be toppled, stating that such an outcome was imminent. He reiterated Israel’s commitment to self-defense and condemned the Iran nuclear deal as a “monumental error.” The prime minister urged global leaders to unite in efforts to halt Iran’s activities, cut funding to terror groups emanating from Qatar, and confront extremism in all its forms.

Netanyahu’s remarks come amid ongoing tensions in Gaza and the broader Middle East, reflecting Israel’s hardline stance on both security and information warfare.