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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, defending Israel's military campaigns in Gaza and Iran and denying allegations of genocide, calling them "the biggest lie of the century." Dozens of delegates walked out as he approached the podium; he called those who left "moral cowards." Netanyahu also criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him "the antisemitic mayor of New York" and accusing him of spreading lies. Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, which did not result in his arrest during the US trip. Separately, actors Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were among more than 100 people arrested at a protest against Netanyahu's appearance in New York.

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What happened

Key points

Each point shows who reports it, from Far Left to Far Right.

  1. Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, September 24

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  2. Dozens to hundreds of delegates walked out as Netanyahu began speaking

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  3. Netanyahu called departing delegates "moral cowards"

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  4. Netanyahu denied genocide allegations regarding Gaza, calling them "the biggest lie of the century"

    Reported byLeftRight

  5. Netanyahu criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani by name, calling him antisemitic

    Reported byLeftRight

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  1. Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes but was not arrested during his US visit

    Reported byCenter

  2. Actors including Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were arrested at a protest against Netanyahu's appearance

    Reported byLeft

What is contested

Where accounts differ

Points the coverage does not agree on, and who says what.

  • Whether Mamdani is antisemitic or has engaged in "pro-Hamas activism"

    Right-leaning outlets (Washington Free Beacon, TIME reporting Netanyahu's quotes) report Netanyahu's characterization of Mamdani as antisemitic and pro-Hamas as fact-adjacent quotes; left-leaning outlets present this as Netanyahu's claim without endorsing it, with HuffPost framing the speech as campaign rhetoric.

  • Whether Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

    Netanyahu and right-leaning outlets present his denial as forceful rebuttal citing aid figures; left-leaning outlets note the ICJ case remains pending; center outlet BBC notes the ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes remains in effect.

  • Characterization of the walkout's significance

    Center outlet Semafor frames it as evidence of Israel's 'growing isolation'; right-leaning outlets frame walkout participants as 'moral cowards' per Netanyahu's own words; left-leaning coverage is largely descriptive.

How each side tells it

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  • the left

    10 outlets · 1 opinion

    Left-leaning outlets emphasize Netanyahu's combative tone toward critics including Mamdani, his dismissal of genocide claims, and separately cover celebrity protests and arrests.

    Protests erupt as Netanyahu gives inflammatory UN speech - The Latest
    The GuardianLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    2 outlets

    Center outlets frame the speech around Israel's growing international isolation and legal/diplomatic context, including the ICC warrant.

    Why an international arrest warrant didn't stop Netanyahu's US trip
    BBC NewsCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    5 outlets · 1 opinion

    Right-leaning outlets, especially further right ones, frame the speech approvingly as a forceful defense against antisemitism and Israel's critics, emphasizing Netanyahu's rebuttal of genocide claims and his attacks on Mamdani; mainstream right outlets focus more on the Iran war defense and walkouts.

    Socialist candidate for Congress reveals she got arrested protesting Netanyahu at the United Nations
    Daily MailRightAll right-leaning headlines

The words they chose

Language to notice

Words that carry a judgement beyond the facts. Tap a highlighted word anywhere on the page to see why.

  • Left22

    war criminalgrowing isolationfalsely accusedBerate

  • Center2

    increasingly isolatedrails against critics

  • Right9

    pro-Hamaspro-Hamas activismUnleashes onFiery UN Speech

In the outlets’ own words

  • Loaded modifier

    war criminalMore neutral: describe the alleged act and any charge or ruling

    A legal finding; attribute it unless a court has ruled.

    …UN address on Thursday to berate New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for calling him a war criminal, a feud that highlights the Israeli leader’s growing isolation ahead of elections…

    Used byHuffPost (Far Left)The Guardian (Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    growing isolationMore neutral: declining international support

    Describes Netanyahu's diplomatic standing in negative, editorializing terms rather than a neutral description of his political situation.

    …for calling him a war criminal, a feud that highlights the Israeli leader’s growing isolation ahead of elections at home that he may lose.

    Used byHuffPost (Far Left)

  • Absolutist framing

    falsely accusedMore neutral: accused, an allegation Mamdani disputes

    States as settled fact that the accusation is false without attributing the assessment to a specific source or fact-check.

    …tell the truth about our heroic soldiers” and “to tell the truth about you.” He falsely accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas militants.

    Used byHuffPost (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    BerateMore neutral: criticize

    "Berate" implies a scolding, belittling tone rather than a neutral description of criticism.

    Netanyahu Expected To Berate New York's Mamdani In 'Campaign Speech' Of UN Address

    Used byHuffPost (Far Left)

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  • Loaded modifier

    BeleagueredMore neutral: facing political challenges

    Casts Netanyahu's political standing in a negative, judgmental light rather than describing his situation neutrally.

    Beleaguered at Home, a Bellicose Netanyahu Heads to the U.N.

    Used byThe New York Times (Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    BellicoseMore neutral: combative

    Characterizes Netanyahu as warlike or aggressive, a judgment rather than a neutral description of his rhetoric.

    Beleaguered at Home, a Bellicose Netanyahu Heads to the U.N.

    Used byThe New York Times (Left)

  • Absolutist framing

    nearly everybody in the room stood up and filed outMore neutral: many in the room stood up and filed out

    Presents a contested scale as settled when the same paragraph reports dozens of delegations and notes attendees who remained.

    As nearly everybody in the room stood up and filed out of the main hall, others remained but stood up and applauded…

    Used byThe New Republic (Far Left)

  • Absolutist framing

    Everyone Walks Out of U.N.More neutral: Dozens of Delegations Walk Out of U.N.

    The article itself says "dozens" of delegations from 193 member states left and that others stayed in the hall, so "everyone" overstates what is reported.

    Everyone Walks Out of U.N. Before Netanyahu Says a Single Word

    Used byThe New Republic (Far Left)

  • Partisan shorthand

    pro-HamasMore neutral: pro-Palestinian or critics of Israel's war in Gaza

    Attributes support for a designated terrorist group to protesters who may not express it.

    …an unprecedented speech Thursday before the United Nations, saying the Arab mayor’s pro-Hamas activism has transformed Manhattan into an antisemitic cesspool where, he said, Jews…

    Used byWashington Free Beacon (Far Right)

  • Delegitimizing label

    pro-Hamas activismMore neutral: activism critics describe as pro-Hamas

    States a contested characterization of Mamdani as settled fact rather than attributing it to Netanyahu

    …speech Thursday before the United Nations, saying the Arab mayor’s pro-Hamas activism has transformed Manhattan into an antisemitic cesspool where, he said, Jews are…

    Used byWashington Free Beacon (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    Unleashes onMore neutral: Criticizes

    Dramatizes Netanyahu's speech with a combative verb beyond neutral description

    Netanyahu Unleashes on ‘Antisemitic’ Mamdani in Fiery UN Speech: ‘You Praise Criminals Convicted of…

    Used byWashington Free Beacon (Far Right)

  • Sensational language

    Fiery UN SpeechMore neutral: UN speech

    Adds dramatic characterization not necessary to convey facts

    Netanyahu Unleashes on ‘Antisemitic’ Mamdani in Fiery UN Speech: ‘You Praise Criminals Convicted of Supporting Hamas’

    Used byWashington Free Beacon (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    absolutely tore intoMore neutral: strongly criticized

    Dramatic verb choice that editorializes on Netanyahu's tone

    …Netanyahu stood at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly hall and absolutely tore into all of the multiplying progenitors of antisemitism around the world.

    Used byFox Business (Right)

  • Sensational language

    barn burner of a speechMore neutral: forceful speech

    Dramatizes the speech with colorful hyperbole rather than neutral description

    LARRY KUDLOW: Netanyahu’s barn burner of a speech makes the case for moral clarity against antisemitism

    Used byFox Business (Right)

  • Absolutist framing

    moral clarityMore neutral: a defense of Israel's actions

    Presents a contested value judgement about the speech's content as settled fact

    LARRY KUDLOW: Netanyahu’s barn burner of a speech makes the case for moral clarity against antisemitism

    Used byFox Business (Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    an increasingly isolated IsraelMore neutral: Israel, which faces growing international criticism

    Characterizes Israel's diplomatic standing as a settled fact in the outlet's voice rather than attributing the assessment.

    General Assembly was one of contradictions — painting an increasingly isolated Israel as a victim under constant threat of annihilation, while bragging about…

    Used byHuffPost (Far Left)

  • Sensational language

    bragging about the startling aggressionMore neutral: describing the military actions

    "Startling" adds dramatic judgement to the description of Israel's military actions in the outlet's own voice.

    …Israel as a victim under constant threat of annihilation, while bragging about the startling aggression Israel has committed against Palestinian, Iranian and Lebanese…

    Used byHuffPost (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    Paint Israel As The Victim While Bragging Of ViolenceMore neutral: Describes Israel as Under Threat While Defending Its Military Actions

    "Paint" and "bragging" characterize the speaker's motives and tone as dishonest and boastful rather than describing what was said.

    Speech To Paint Israel As The Victim While Bragging Of Violence

    Used byHuffPost (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    increasingly isolatedMore neutral: facing diplomatic criticism

    Characterizes Israel's diplomatic standing as a settled judgement rather than an attributed assessment

    Hundreds of diplomats left the Assembly Hall as the increasingly isolated Israeli Prime Minister defended the Iran war and railed against Israel’s…

    Used bySemafor (Center)

  • Loaded verb

    rails against criticsMore neutral: criticizes

    Dramatizes Netanyahu's remarks with a loaded verb rather than neutral description

    Israel's Netanyahu defends Iran war, rails against critics in combative UN speech

    Used bySemafor (Center)

  • Loaded verb

    lashed outMore neutral: responded or criticized

    Implies loss of control.

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel lashed out at a litany of enemies but took particular verbal aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

    Used byThe New York Times (Left)

  • Loaded verb

    Lashes Out at FoesMore neutral: criticizes opponents

    Dramatizes Netanyahu's remarks with a combative characterization rather than neutral description

    Netanyahu Lashes Out at Foes in U.N.

    Used byThe New York Times (Left)

  • Absolutist framing

    Israel’s genocide in GazaMore neutral: Israel's war in Gaza, which a U.N. commission has called genocide

    States a contested legal determination as settled fact in the outlet's own voice.

    In the early months of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the streets of New York were filled with protests.

    Used byMother Jones (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    Trump’s repression of the movement for PalestineMore neutral: Trump administration actions against pro-Palestinian activists

    Characterizes administration policy with a judgement term rather than describing the specific actions.

    In the ensuing years, with Trump’s repression of the movement for Palestine—deporting, jailing, and otherwise silencing many of its…

    Used byMother Jones (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    Blasts 'Genocide' ChargesMore neutral: Disputes 'genocide' charges

    Dramatic verb choice characterizing Netanyahu's rebuttal

    Netanyahu at UN Blasts 'Genocide' Charges, Tells Delegates the Days of 'Defenseless' Jews are Over

    Used byCBN News (Far Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    rude greetingMore neutral: walkout by some delegates

    Characterizes the walkout with a judgmental term rather than neutral description

    IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Netanyahu gets rude greeting from UNGA membe3rs, protesters- Israel, Huckabee blast Macron over Hamas comments…

    Used byFox News (Far Right)

  • Absolutist framing

    perpetrating a genocide against Palestinians in GazaMore neutral: accusing Netanyahu of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

    A legally contested characterization is stated in the outlet's own voice as the content of the protest rather than attributed as the protesters' claim.

    …organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, denounced Netanyahu for perpetrating a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, building more illegal settlements in the West Bank, occupying…

    Used byDemocracy Now! (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    building more illegal settlementsMore neutral: building more settlements, which most states consider illegal

    The legal status of settlements is disputed by the Israeli government, and the outlet asserts it without attribution.

    …Netanyahu for perpetrating a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, building more illegal settlements in the West Bank, occupying parts of Lebanon and bombing Iran alongside…

    Used byDemocracy Now! (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    assailed his criticsMore neutral: criticized his critics

    "Assailed" adds combative judgement to a description of what the speaker said.

    Netanyahu assailed his critics as “antisemites,” defended his country’s conduct in Gaza, the West Bank,…

    Used byDemocracy Now! (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    lavished praise on President TrumpMore neutral: praised President Trump

    "Lavished" characterizes the praise as excessive rather than simply reporting it.

    …his country’s conduct in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria, and lavished praise on President Trump for joining Israel’s strikes on Iran.

    Used byDemocracy Now! (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    defiant speechMore neutral: speech

    Characterizes the speaker's posture rather than reporting the content.

    …outside the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech to a half-empty chamber at the United Nations General Assembly Thursday, after…

    Used byDemocracy Now! (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    the genocidal leader's UN speechMore neutral: the Israeli prime minister's UN speech

    Applies a contested and severe legal characterization to a named individual as a settled descriptor.

    Ella Fanger Scenes from the defiant protest against the genocidal leader’s UN speech.

    Used byThe Nation (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    defiant protestMore neutral: protest

    Adds an approving characterization of the demonstrators' posture beyond describing the event.

    Scenes from the defiant protest against the genocidal leader’s UN speech.

    Used byThe Nation (Far Left)

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  • Delegitimizing label

    Quoted

    'Campaign Speech'More neutral: address touching on domestic politics

    Labeling the UN address as a 'campaign speech' frames it as political theater rather than an official diplomatic statement, without clear attribution of the term.

    …Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to berate New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in 'campaign speech' of UN address, according to video statement this week.

    Quoted byHuffPost (Far Left)

    Inside a quotation: the outlets are reporting someone else’s words.

  • Loaded modifier

    Quoted

    antisemitic cesspoolMore neutral: a city Netanyahu said had become unsafe for Jews

    Presents Netanyahu's characterization of Manhattan as fact rather than attributed opinion

    …saying the Arab mayor’s pro-Hamas activism has transformed Manhattan into an antisemitic cesspool where, he said, Jews are brazenly attacked in the streets by Mamdani’s…

    Quoted byWashington Free Beacon (Far Right)

    Inside a quotation: the outlets are reporting someone else’s words.

  • Loaded modifier

    Quoted

    moral cowardsMore neutral: delegates who walked out

    Adopts Netanyahu's derogatory label for delegates as the outlet's own descriptive language

    If there are any other moral cowards who haven’t yet left this hall, please do so now." By the way, a lot of moral…

    Quoted byFox Business (Right)

    Inside a quotation: the outlets are reporting someone else’s words.

  • Absolutist framing

    Quoted

    You are wanted for gen-o-cideMore neutral: protest chant accusing Netanyahu of genocide

    A contested legal characterization, though here it is a chanted slogan quoted from protesters rather than the outlet's own claim.

    “You are wanted for gen-o-cide!” Inside, the Israeli prime minister was preparing to speak to the United…

    Quoted byRolling Stone (Far Left)

    Inside a quotation: the outlets are reporting someone else’s words.

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What each side leads with and what it leaves out. Open a side to read its headlines.

From the left

10 outlets · 1 opinion

Leads with

  • Netanyahu's attacks on Mamdani
  • genocide allegations and Netanyahu's denial
  • delegate walkouts
  • celebrity-led protests and arrests

Leaves out

  • ICC arrest warrant context
  • Iran war defense details

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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From the center

2 outlets

Leads with

  • diplomatic isolation of Israel
  • Iran war defense
  • ICC arrest warrant and why Netanyahu wasn't arrested

Leaves out

  • Mamdani-specific comments
  • celebrity protests

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

See the 2 headlines from the centerHide the headlines
  • BBC NewsCenter

    Why an international arrest warrant didn't stop Netanyahu's US trip

    The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains why Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu was not arrested after speaking at the UN, despite an ICC arrest warrant.

    Read at BBC News (opens in a new tab)
  • SemaforCenter

    Israel's Netanyahu defends Iran war, Loaded verb“rails against critics”Dramatizes Netanyahu's remarks with a loaded verb rather than neutral descriptionMore neutral: criticizesDisagree with this highlight? in combative UN speech

    Hundreds of diplomats left the Assembly Hall as the Loaded modifier“increasingly isolated”Characterizes Israel's diplomatic standing as a settled judgement rather than an attributed assessmentMore neutral: facing diplomatic criticismDisagree with this highlight? Israeli Prime Minister defended the Iran war and railed against Israel’s critics.

    Read at Semafor (opens in a new tab)

From the right

5 outlets · 1 opinion

Leads with

  • Netanyahu's rebuttal of genocide allegations
  • criticism of Mamdani as antisemitic
  • defense of Iran and Gaza campaigns
  • delegate walkouts as sign of hypocrisy

Leaves out

  • ICC arrest warrant
  • celebrity protests and arrests

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

See the 6 headlines from the rightHide the headlines
  • Daily MailRight

    Socialist candidate for Congress reveals she got arrested protesting Netanyahu at the United Nations

    New York congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier was arrested while protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's UN speech on Thursday.

    Read at Daily Mail (opens in a new tab)
  • Fox NewsFar Right

    Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Bibi in the Big Apple

    Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

    Read at Fox News (opens in a new tab)
  • The American ConservativeRight

    Iran War Day 210: Delegates Walk Out of Netanyahu Speech

    State of the Union: Iran’s president urged the U.S. to return to a framework peace deal.

    Read at The American Conservative (opens in a new tab)
  • CBN NewsFar Right

    Netanyahu at UN Loaded verb“Blasts 'Genocide' Charges”Dramatic verb choice characterizing Netanyahu's rebuttalMore neutral: Disputes 'genocide' chargesDisagree with this highlight?, Tells Delegates the Days of 'Defenseless' Jews are Over

    The United Nations General Assembly has been anything but united this week. President Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran, the U.S. delegation walked out during the speech from Iran's president, and the leader of the Palestinian Authority accused Israel of leading a "genocidal …

    Read at CBN News (opens in a new tab)
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  • Washington Free BeaconFar Right

    Netanyahu Loaded verb“Unleashes on”Dramatizes Netanyahu's speech with a combative verb beyond neutral descriptionMore neutral: CriticizesDisagree with this highlight? ‘Antisemitic’ Mamdani in Sensational language“Fiery UN Speech”Adds dramatic characterization not necessary to convey factsMore neutral: UN speechDisagree with this highlight?: ‘You Praise Criminals Convicted of Supporting Hamas’

    TURTLE BAY—Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly unloaded on "antisemitic" New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani in an unprecedented speech Thursday before the United Nations, saying the Arab mayor’s Partisan shorthand“pro-Hamas”Attributes support for a designated terrorist group to protesters who may not express it.More neutral: pro-Palestinian, critics of Israel's war in GazaDisagree with this highlight? activism has transformed Manhattan into an antisemitic …

    Read at Washington Free Beacon (opens in a new tab)
  • Fox BusinessRightOpinion

    LARRY KUDLOW: Netanyahu’s Sensational language“barn burner of a speech”Dramatizes the speech with colorful hyperbole rather than neutral descriptionMore neutral: forceful speechDisagree with this highlight? makes the case for Absolutist framing“moral clarity”Presents a contested value judgement about the speech's content as settled factMore neutral: a defense of Israel's actionsDisagree with this highlight? against antisemitism

    The premier avers that Israel will ‘win because we have no other choice’

    Read at Fox Business (opens in a new tab)

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  • Left

    1 hr 30 min later

    Its first report, Sep 24, 7:15 AM EDT

  • Center

    12 hr 58 min later

    Its first report, Sep 24, 6:43 PM EDT

  • Right

    First to report

    CBN News, Sep 24, 5:45 AM EDT

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  1. CBN NewsFar RightSep 24, 5:45 AM EDT
  2. HuffPostFar LeftSep 24, 7:15 AM EDT
  3. The New York TimesLeftSep 24, 10:40 AM EDT
  4. The New RepublicFar LeftSep 24, 2:41 PM EDT
  5. The GuardianLeftSep 24, 2:53 PM EDT
  6. Washington Free BeaconFar RightSep 24, 5:00 PM EDT
  7. TIMELeftSep 24, 5:45 PM EDT
  8. Rolling StoneFar LeftSep 24, 6:30 PM EDT
  9. SemaforCenterSep 24, 6:43 PM EDT
  10. Mother JonesFar LeftSep 24, 8:06 PM EDT
  11. Los Angeles TimesLeftSep 24, 8:37 PM EDT
  12. The American ConservativeRightSep 25, 7:03 AM EDT
  13. Fox NewsFar RightSep 25, 7:12 AM EDT
  14. Democracy Now!Far LeftSep 25, 8:13 AM EDT
  15. Daily MailRightSep 25, 10:40 AM EDT
  16. TruthoutFar LeftSep 25, 2:01 PM EDT
  17. BBC NewsCenterSep 25, 2:41 PM EDT

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