India stays during Netanyahu's UN speech as 77 delegations walk out

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 81st UN General Assembly session on September 24, with approximately 77 delegations walking out in protest. The Palestinian Mission had urged countries to collectively leave when Netanyahu took the podium, but India remained present during the address.

Netaelli responded to the walkout, calling those departing "moral cowards" and challenging opponents to leave. He used the speech to defend Israel's military actions in Gaza and against Iran while rejecting genocide allegations.

India's decision not to join the boycott triggered criticism from pro-Palestinian and leftist commentators on social media. The stance reflects New Delhi's commitment to pragmatic foreign policy and maintenance of strategic partnerships.