Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN (United Nations General Assembly) in New York on Friday, holding 2 maps.
In his right hand was a map of the Middle East with Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen painted in black and dubbed “The Curse” while in his left hand was a map showing countries painted green, including Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and even India, termed “The Blessing.”
However, what was most surprising about both maps was the complete erasure of Palestine.
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There was no reference to its existence in the green “blessing” map nor the black “curse” one.
Netanyahu drew a direct link between “The Curse” and Iranian influence, highlighting that Iran and its allies were the conspirators of the ongoing rift in the region.
On the other hand, the countries marked in green, which included Egypt, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia, represented allies or potential allies who had either normalized relations with Israel or were in the process of doing so.
In his UN address, he squarely blamed Iran for the violence that continues to unfold in Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
He referred to Tehran’s financial and military support to Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and the Houthis in Yemen as evidence of its destabilizing influence.
Israel, he argued, was defending itself on multiple fronts against Iranian-backed fighters across the region.
“If you strike us, we will strike you,” Netanyahu warned Iran, adding that Israel’s reach could extend throughout the Middle East if necessary.
As Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, scores of diplomats walked out in protest.
Netanyahu said that Israel’s military actions, particularly in Lebanon and Gaza, were a necessary response to Iranian aggression.
“As long as Hezbollah chooses the path of war, Israel has no choice but to remove this threat,” he declared.
