New York\/Gaza \u2014 In a dramatic and controversial claim during his United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces had taken control of mobile phones in Gaza, using them to broadcast his speech directly to Palestinian residents and Hamas members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Netanyahu described the move as an \u201cunprecedented operation\u201d, stating that the objective was to communicate directly with hostages believed to be held by Hamas. He asserted that the broadcast was arranged specifically for 20 living hostages, ensuring that they could hear his message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Netanyahu, Israel\u2019s intelligence services enabled his words to be transmitted simultaneously through Gaza\u2019s loudspeakers and mobile phone networks, effectively forcing residents and captives alike to hear his appeal. Addressing Hamas leaders, Netanyahu issued a stern ultimatum:
\u201cLay down your arms and release all hostages, or face severe consequences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The controversial declaration comes against the backdrop of mounting global criticism of Israel\u2019s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands of Palestinian civilians. Netanyahu\u2019s appearance at the UNGA was marked by a widespread boycott: as he stepped up to the podium, delegates from numerous Muslim-majority countries \u2014 along with many other world leaders \u2014 walked out of the assembly hall in protest of Israel\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The boycott left Netanyahu speaking to a nearly empty chamber, symbolizing Israel\u2019s growing international isolation. Critics argue that his claim of hijacking Gaza\u2019s communication systems underscores the extent of Israel\u2019s surveillance and cyber capabilities, but also raises ethical concerns over targeting civilians\u2019 private devices for psychological operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Netanyahu\u2019s remarks are likely to intensify tensions further, both inside Gaza and across the diplomatic stage, where Israel faces accusations of war crimes and genocide due to its large-scale bombing campaign, blockade, and the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the besieged territory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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