UNGA 79: Malaysian delegates, others walk out in protest as Israeli PM begins speech


NEW YORK: The Malaysian delegation was among groups that left the assembly hall before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his general debate speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Malay language portal Astro Awani reports.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan told Astro Awani that during the session, all countries supporting the Palestinian Resolution in accordance with decisions by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the UN Security Council (UNSC) took similar action.

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