Netanyahu Heading Out Tonight to New York for UN Speech: 'Yes, and There Will Be Surprises'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted this evening a short video from his office ahead of heading to New York, where he will deliver his annual speech to the UN General Assembly tomorrow, and promised to fight the lies being spread against Israel and bring 'surprises.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted this evening (Wednesday) a short video ahead of heading to the United States, where he will deliver his annual speech to the UN General Assembly tomorrow. The video was filmed in his office, and according to the report comes against the backdrop of a barrage of incitement and antisemitism against Israel on the UN podium in recent days.

'I am heading out tonight to New York to defend the State of Israel and IDF soldiers from the UN podium,' Netanyahu said. 'You hear the terrible things being spread there, and in other places in the world. I will fight the lies. I will fight for the truth of our soldiers, of our state. Yes, and there will be surprises.'

According to the report, the visit is expected to be exceptionally short and last only a few hours, and the current schedule does not currently include significant meetings. The Prime Minister's Office explains the shortened visit on security considerations and fear of an attempt to harm him, alongside extraordinary involvement of the U.S. Secret Service.

At the center of the speech Iran and its efforts to rehabilitate its nuclear project and missile capabilities are expected to feature, issues on which Netanyahu is expected to unveil new information, as well as extensive response to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.