Ahead of his UN speech, Netanyahu promises – 'Expect surprises' | Watch

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a cryptic message ahead of his UN speech, promising that "there will also be surprises." The statement sparked a wave of speculation in the political and security establishment, especially given that two years ago, just hours after his UN speech, Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a cryptic message this evening (Wednesday) ahead of his annual speech at the UN General Assembly. In a video he released before boarding his plane to New York, Netanyahu said: "I am leaving tonight for New York, to defend the State of Israel and IDF soldiers from the UN podium. You hear the terrible lies being spread there and in other places around the world. I will fight against the lies, I will fight for the truth of our soldiers, of our country. Yes, and there will also be surprises." The brief statement immediately raised questions about his intention – whether it involves an unexpected diplomatic move, the exposure of intelligence information, or a hint at an unusual operational activity. The hint resonates especially in light of past events: about two years ago, in September 2024, Netanyahu spoke at the UN in the midst of the campaign, and just hours after the speech, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated in a strike in Beirut. The article hints at this historical connection but does not provide additional information about the nature of the promised surprises.