Netanyahu tells UN: Palestinian statehood sends message ‘murdering Jews pays off’

Published September 26, 2025 1:47pm ET



Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked the decision by several countries to unilaterally recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday.

Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Portugal have all decided to recognize the country of Palestine this week as a response to the Israeli military’s ongoing operations in Gaza.

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