Fri Sep 26 14:02:34 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary and a rewritten news article based on the provided text, focusing on the Indian perspective where possible:

**Summary:**

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly, vehemently denying accusations of genocide in Gaza and asserting that Israel is providing aid to the territory. He condemned countries recognizing Palestinian statehood as “shameful” and rejected the possibility of a Palestinian state, deeming it “national suicide” for Israel. His speech was met with a mass walkout by delegates. He reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to continuing the war against Hamas and vowed to finish the job quickly. He also highlighted recent Israeli successes, including actions against Iran’s nuclear program and the assassination of the Hezbollah leader. Netanyahu praised former US President Donald Trump and announced an “unprecedented” plan to broadcast his speech directly to Gaza residents’ mobile phones.

**News Article:**

**Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian Statehood, Denies Genocide Allegations in Contentious UN Address**

*By The Hindu’s United Nations Correspondent*

**United Nations, New York | September 26, 2025:** In a fiery address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently denied accusations of genocide in Gaza and rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state, triggering a mass walkout by numerous delegates.

Netanyahu, speaking on Friday, September 26th, 2025, defended Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, claiming the country was providing aid to the people in the territory. “Those who peddle the blood libels of genocide against Israel are no better than those who peddled the blood libels against Jews in the Middle Ages,” he stated.

His strong stance against Palestinian statehood was a central theme of his speech. “Israel will not allow you to shove a terrorist state down our throats. We will not commit national suicide because you don’t have the guts to face down the hostile media and antisemitic mobs demanding Israel’s blood,” he declared, holding up a map marked “The Curse”. This position is likely to further complicate India’s delicate balancing act in the region, as India maintains relations with both Israel and Palestine.

The speech also saw Netanyahu praising former US President Donald Trump, potentially signalling a preference for a shift in US foreign policy.

Netanyahu vowed to continue Israel’s military campaign against Hamas, asserting that Israel has “crushed the bulk” of Hamas’s “terror machine”. This ongoing conflict, and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, remains a concern for India, which has historically advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Adding a unique element to his address, Netanyahu announced an “unprecedented operation” where the Israeli army will take over the mobile phones of Gaza residents, broadcasting his speech directly to them.

The speech is likely to fuel further debate within the international community, including in India, about the path forward for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Indian government is yet to officially comment on Netanyahu’s address.

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