Netanyahus United Nations speech: Letters to the Editor Sept. 26, 2026

The Issue: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the United Nations.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations was phenomenal (“UN-bowed Bibi meets the moment,” Michael Goodwin, Sept.25).He made it clear that Israel did not commit genocide and it has the most humane army in the world.
But everybody already knows this.It’s the antisemites of the world — including our murderer-supporting mayor and his wife — who perpetuate such falsehoods, much like the blood libels against the Jews throughout history.The truth means nothing to these antisemites.Josh GreenbergerBrooklynIt is true what the prime minister says about our mayor who cozies up to antisemitic politicians on his own administration and his wife who thinks the Oct.7 attack was Israel’s fault, believing they deserved it.Gov.
Hochul defending Mayor Mamdani makes her look foolish and antisemitic in nature.Both the mayor and governor’s administrations need to be replaced with more capable personnel.Joseph ComperchioBrooklynNetanyahu delivered a powerful speech preaching to deaf ears.
He vehemently defended Israel’s actions to attendees who remained after many of the “disunited” nations’ delegates exited left.Then came his furious attack on Mamdani, who was instrumental in feeding the antisemitic frenzy and protesters who know nothing about human rights and remained silent when Iranian citizens were slaughtered.Shame on those who fail to see the light and choose to be on the wrong side of history.Ronald FrankWest Orange, NJIt’s about time someone told Mamdani off, as Netanyahu did in front of the United Nations.God bless Bibi and god bless America.Chaya GoldsteinManhattanFearless and dauntless are just a couple words to describe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The message was clear to Israel’s critics: It is Hamas that seeks genocide, as on Oct.
7, not the other way around.The entire world now knows the tiny, yet courageous and powerfu...