Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently denied accusations of genocide in the Gaza Strip during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, calling them "the biggest lie of the century." Netanyahu defended Israel's military operations and accused critics of ignoring Hamas attacks and the country's right to self-defense.
The statements come as the UN denounces the destruction in Gaza and demands access for international investigators. An independent UN commission concluded that Israel committed genocide, a conclusion rejected by the Israeli government. The UN warns that thousands of people may remain buried under rubble, with Palestinian authorities estimating over 8,000 missing individuals trapped in destroyed buildings. The recovery of victims and the removal of approximately 61 million tons of debris could take a decade, requiring a controlled approach to preserve potential evidence of war crimes.
