‘Israeli’ army will force Gazans to hear Netanyahu’s UN speech

Hebrew media reported Friday that the ‘Israeli’ army will set up speakers across Gaza to broadcast Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN General Assembly speech in an unprecedented psychological warfare move.

The decision comes as the PM faces growing pressure at the UN, where the Palestinian delegation urged a collective walkout during his speech to “send a clear message to Netanyahu and his government that no one is prepared to be complicit in genocide, war crimes, and the illegal occupation.”

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During his Friday speech, Netanyahu is expected to use visual aids, aiming to pull global attention back to the October 7 attacks as more countries recognize the state of Palestine. 

Before departing to the US, the PM released a statement saying: “I will condemn those leaders who, instead of condemning the murderers, rapists and burners of children, want to give them a state in the heart of Israel. This will not happen.” 

Observers say broadcasting the speech across Gaza’s bombarded and starving streets marks an escalation in psychological warfare, working to break the will of the population and undermining their morale.

The ‘Israeli’ military has historically used loudspeakers to spread propaganda, issue orders, and sow fear and confusion among people.