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Israeli PM Netanyahu delivers fiery, defiant speech at UN General Assembly

The speech came as demonstrators gathered in New York to protest against the Israeli leader, with around 100 people reportedly detained by police.

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The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".

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Israeli PM Netanyahu delivers fiery, defiant speech at UN General Assembly

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Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech

The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".

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