UNGA: Dozens walk out as Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition

At the UN General Assembly in New York, the Israeli prime minister, described the recognition of a Palestinian State by several Western countries as "sheer madness."Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attacked the recognition of a Palestinian state by multiple Western countries during a combative speech at the UN General Assembly.

Also in the programme: There has been a furious response in Iran to the prospect of sweeping sanctions being reimposed on the country. The foreign minister blames the USA for failures in the nuclear deal; and, billionaire Elon Musk and Prince Andrew are named in new files released by Congressional Democrats that relate to the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Presenter Rebecca Kesby is joined by Paula Erizanu, a journalist and writer based in Moldova and Ryan Heath in New York, a former journalist and now communications expert who advises technology companies and podcaster.

Photo: Empyty seats as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S. (September 26, 2025. Reuters/ Jeenah Moon)