The core military message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN speech was a simple, unwavering pledge: Israel will “finish the job” in Gaza. He declared this intention to a mostly empty chamber, signaling that international pressure and diplomatic protests would not alter his strategic goals.
Netanyahu asserted that the “final remnants of Hamas” were located in Gaza City and that a continued offensive was necessary to prevent a repeat of the October 7 attacks. This came as new casualty reports from Gaza underscored the ongoing human cost of his strategy.
His military pledge was paired with a harsh condemnation of the diplomatic push for a Palestinian state, which he called “sheer madness.” The mass walkout of over 100 diplomats that preceded his speech served as the international community’s silent reply to both his military and political stances.
The speech confirms that, despite the nearly two-year duration of the war and the immense global outcry, Netanyahu’s government remains committed to achieving a total military victory, regardless of the diplomatic or humanitarian consequences.