Netanyahu

Netanyahu delivered a forceful speech at the United Nations General Assembly defending Israel's actions in the region. The address came as dozens of delegates walked out, highlighting growing international criticism and the political pressure he faces ahead of Israel's October 27 election.

Netanyahu worked to unite Israel's right-wing parties before a key election deadline. Reuters reported that opinion polls had been pointing to a possible defeat for his coalition, increasing pressure on him to consolidate support.

Reuters reported that Netanyahu confirmed he intended to run in the next election expected by October. The story said an interim U.S. deal with Iran was adding to his political and security challenges at home.

Netanyahu publicly said he had saved Israel from annihilation and pledged to run again in the upcoming election during a press conference in Jerusalem. His remarks came as the United States and Iran finalized a deal aimed at ending the war and opening nuclear talks.

Netanyahu delivered his first speech after the Iran war and said Israel was stronger than ever. He claimed the nearly two-week campaign badly damaged Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs and strengthened Israel's regional alliances.