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Empty Hall, QR Code, and a Message from Israel: A Walkout at the UNGA Amid Gaza Crisis

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a walkout at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, a day after he entered the hall to address the 'empty' hall despite a walkout by diplomats. While addressing the empty hall, he was seen wearing a QR code pinned to his lapel, which linked to footage of Hamas atrocities from October 7, 2023. Netanyahu urged the attendees to 'zoom' in and scan the QR code to understand his country's actions since the war in Gaza began. His delegation also wore the QR code, which was said to link to the same footage. Netanyahu called on Hamas to lay down their arms, let the hostages go, and fulfill certain conditions to end the war.

Key Takeaways:

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a walkout at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, after he entered the hall to address the 'empty' hall.
  • Netanyahu wore a QR code pinned to his lapel, which linked to footage of Hamas atrocities from October 7, 2023.
  • The QR code after scanning, redirected viewers to the website showing gruesome images and videos of the October 7 attacks on southern Israel.
  • Netanyahu called on Hamas to lay down their arms, let the hostages go, and fulfill certain conditions to end the war, including demilitarizing Gaza and implementing the Trump plan.
  • He also announced that massive loudspeakers were placed along the Gaza border to broadcast his message to the hostages.
  • Netanyahu stated that he was ready to end the war on clear terms that would guarantee Israel's security.

Statistics:

  • Over 60,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023.
  • More than 1,200 Israelis were killed, and hundreds of others were taken captive as a result of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
  • The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is in its 80th Session.

Sources:

  • "Israeli PM, in empty hall, urges diplomats to 'zoom' into war story". [DNA India](https://www.dailynewsanalysis.com/)
  • "UNGA: Netanyahu urges diplomats to 'zoom' in as Israel-Gaza war rages on". [Contify](https://contify.com/)

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