Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
By The Canadian Press
Sep 26, 2025 | 8:07 AM
OTTAWA — Canada was not part of a mass walkout this morning during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly.
The office of Canadian Ambassador Bob Rae says he remained seated during Netanyahu’s address as dozens of diplomats from other countries walked out of the chamber.
The official presiding over the speeches had to call for order multiple times as delegations, including many from developing countries, rose to leave the room.
In his speech, Netanyahu said the “disgraceful decision” by countries like Canada to recognize a Palestinian state will encourage terrorism against Jewish people.