Israeli Army snatches people’s phones in Gaza, plays Netanyahu’s UNGA address on them

New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA, on Friday, September 26. In his address, the Israeli PM targeted Hamas, Iran, and his opponents. Meanwhile, something unusual and new was witnessed in Gaza, something never seen before. In an unprecedented operation, the Israeli army confiscated Gaza residents’ mobile phones so that Netanyahu’s speech could be broadcast live from the United Nations.

Netanyahu’s office posted on Instagram

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office posted on Instagram about the confiscation of Gaza residents’ mobile phones and the broadcast of his speech. The PM’s office wrote on Instagram, “In an unprecedented operation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced live from the United Nations building in New York that the IDF has confiscated Gaza residents’ phones. His speech is now being broadcast live from these phones.”

‘I want to speak to the hostages’

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated in his speech that the army has taken control of the phones of Gaza residents and Hamas members. “My speech is being broadcast live through them. I want to speak to those hostages in Gaza from this platform. I have surrounded Gaza with giant loudspeakers connected to this microphone so that our dear hostages can hear my message.”

Addressing the Gaza hostages, Netanyahu said, “We have not forgotten you for a moment. The Israeli government and people are with you. We will not stop until you all get home. Thanks to the special efforts of Israeli intelligence agencies, my speech is being broadcast. I am being live-streamed via mobile phones in Gaza.”

Warning to Hamas

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office had previously announced that Netanyahu’s speech would be broadcast live in Gaza. However, initially, it was only intended to be streamed from the Israeli side of the border. Later, loudspeakers mounted on trucks and cranes were brought to army checkpoints inside the Gaza Strip, and Netanyahu’s speech was played.

Benjamin Netanyahu strongly targeted Hamas during this period. Netanyahu said, “I call on the remaining Hamas leaders to lay down their arms. Release all the hostages. If you release them, you will be saved. If you don’t, Israel will pursue you and destroy you.”

HIGHLIGHTS

• Israeli Army in Gaza snatches people’s phones, plays Netanyahu’s UNGA address on them.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UNGA on Friday.
• In his address, the Israeli PM targeted Hamas, Iran, and his opponents.
• Benjamin Netanyahu’s office posted on Instagram about the confiscation of Gaza residents’ mobile phones.

The PM’s office wrote on Instagram, “In an unprecedented operation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced live from the United Nations building in New York that the IDF has confiscated Gaza residents’ phones. His speech is now being broadcast live from these phones.”