Israel Counts 77 Countries Absent from Netanyahu’s UN Address — Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Among Them!
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Israel Counts 77 Countries Absent from Netanyahu’s UN Address — Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Among Them
Reported By David Joshua | Sele Media Africa
New York, September 26, 2025 — In a striking display of diplomatic protest and absence, Israel announced that 77 countries were either wholly absent from or walked out during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly. [1]
Among the nations cited by Israel as missing were Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey — four countries often central in Middle East diplomacy. [1]
Key Details & Interpretations
• Not all absences were protest-based
Israeli officials clarified that some delegations did not attend the morning session or missed logistical arrangements, rather than participating in a coordinated walkout. [1]
For example, Egypt and Jordan, while absent, reportedly did not join a formal protest but simply did not take their seats. [1]
• Broad political signal
The large number of absences underscores Israel’s diplomatic isolation amid mounting global criticism over its conduct in Gaza and its firm rejection of Palestinian statehood. [2]
• Netanyahu’s response
During his address, Netanyahu strongly condemned recent recognitions of Palestinian statehood by Western nations, accusing them of rewarding violence against Israelis. [2]
He also leveraged the platform to broadcast messages intended for hostages in Gaza and vowed that Israel would “finish the job” in dismantling Hamas. [3]
Why This Matters for African Observers
• Several African nations were included among the 77 — a reminder of the continent’s evolving positioning on the Israel‑Palestine conflict. [1]
• The incident could influence diplomatic alignments, foreign policy postures, and international media narratives about conflict and solidarity across the Global South.
Let me know if you’d like a version with a more opinionated angle or a follow-up piece tracking reactions from African countries.
Citations:
1. ynetglobal: www.ynetnews.com/article/hjclt2r3eg?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-outlines-israeli-victories-over-hamas-iran-un-speech-2025-09-26/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. ABC News: abcnews.go.com/Politics/netanyahu-set-give-contentious-speech-united-nations/story?id=125937350&utm_source=chatgpt.com
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