The expert noticed: Netanyahu gave up one of his trademarks - and it was definitely not by accident

Moran Kalper, a body language expert, analyzes Netanyahu's UN speech. He identifies a change in delivery patterns: giving up characteristic hand gestures in favor of vocal variety, a repeated gesture of tapping the chest when mentioning 'we' and 'Israel', and a deliberate spatial division of messages – right side of the screen for Israel and its supporters, left for its enemies. Kalper also addresses the use of the pager and Starlink as tangible props.

Moran Kalper, a body language expert, analyzes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly. Kalper identifies a significant change in Netanyahu's delivery patterns compared to previous speeches: he started with low energy, gave up his characteristic hand gestures, and used more vocal variety to emphasize messages. Against this background, a repeated gesture of three taps on the chest stood out when he said 'we', 'Israel', and 'our country' – a gesture that visually connects the speaker to the public. Kalper also identifies a deliberate spatial division: turning to his left (right side of the screen) when speaking about Israel's achievements and supporters, and a sharp turn to his right (left side of the screen) when speaking about terrorists and enemies. According to him, an 'invisible table' was created distinguishing between 'us' and 'them'. Kalper also addresses the use of the pager and Starlink as props, noting that presenting the pager was more natural and smooth. He emphasizes that using props is not new, but a familiar tool in Netanyahu's toolkit as a speaker.