Netanyahu lashed Mamdani in fiery U.N. speech, but real aim was his own political survival, analyst says

TL;DR

Hundreds of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech.
Netanyahu defended the seven-month war on Gaza and attacked critics, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
An analyst believes Netanyahu's speech was primarily aimed at shoring up his political position at home before the Oct. 27 legislative elections.
Netanyahu labeled Mamdani antisemitic and claimed many Jews no longer feel safe in New York.
Protesters outside the UN denounced Netanyahu and the U.S. government.
Accusations of genocide against Israel in Gaza were reiterated by protesters and Mamdani.
Netanyahu called the genocide accusation 'the greatest lie of the century'.
The article notes periods of restricted supplies and a blockade of Gaza by Israel.
Netanyahu sought a meeting with President Trump but was unsuccessful.
Netanyahu referenced President Trump as Israel's 'greatest partner'.

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