The Israeli prime minister described the UN as a "contemptuous farce," pushing back on criticisms for Israel's actions in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told world leaders at the UN that his nation will “continue degrading Hezbollah” until it achieves its goals along the Lebanon border. The move further dims hopes for an internationally backed ceasefire to halt the spiral into an all-out regional war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told world leaders at the United Nations that his nation will “continue degrading Hezbollah” until its objectives are met along the Lebanon border. He says his government will would no longer tolerate daily rocket fire from the area.