Netanyahu Says October 7 Attack On Israel Is Like 9/11 Happening 16 Times
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, comparing the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel to the scale of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He noted that 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage during the event.
Why it matters
The comparison highlights the severity of the conflict from the Israeli government's perspective and underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, Netanyahu said around 1,200 Israelis…
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