The gospel according to Netanyahu: Why treat the UN like Eurovision?

Nir Kipnis analyzes Netanyahu's upcoming UN speech, warning it is primarily intended for domestic consumption in Israel rather than improving foreign relations. Kipnis claims Netanyahu is ignoring serious diplomatic warnings, similar to warnings before October 7, and is leading Israel toward a "diplomatic October 7" of international boycotts and condemnations.

Nir Kipnis, in an opinion column on Walla, analyzes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming speech at the UN General Assembly. Kipnis argues that the speech is mainly for domestic consumption in Israel, aimed at strengthening Netanyahu's standing among potential voters ahead of the election campaign, rather than improving Israel's foreign relations. He warns that Netanyahu is ignoring serious diplomatic warnings, similar to the warnings he received before October 7, 2023, and is leading Israel toward a "diplomatic October 7" of international boycotts and condemnations. Kipnis notes that Western leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, are lashing out at Israel, and that Palestinian suffering has overshadowed the atrocities of October 7 on the global media stage. He calls on Netanyahu to present a political vision and peace, instead of focusing on national sentiments and self-justification. Kipnis expresses great doubt whether Netanyahu will rise to the occasion.