skip to contentAdvertisementThe IDF declined to comment, referring questions to the Prime Minister’s Office, which has not yet responded.By: Express Web Desk September 26, 2025 08:18 PM IST First published on: Sep 26, 2025 at 08:18 PM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a map while speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo)Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday was streamed live across the Gaza Strip after the Israeli army took control of residents’ mobile phones.Netanyahu confirmed the move himself in a post on X, writing: “In an unprecedented action, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a live broadcast from the UN building in New York, has announced that the IDF took control of the telephones of Gaza residents and Hamas members, and that his speech is now being broadcast live via the telephones.”In an unprecedented action, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a live broadcast from the UN building in New York, has announced that the IDF took control of the telephones of Gaza residents and Hamas members, and that his speech is now being broadcast live via the telephones.— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) September 26, 2025During his address, Netanyahu rejected Western recognition of a Palestinian state and declared that Israel “will finish the job in Gaza.” He also called on Hamas leaders to “surrender, lay down your weapons and release the hostages.”Israeli outlets reported that some military officials had expressed concerns about the order, saying it could endanger soldiers. One officer told Haaretz the move was an act of “psychological warfare.”The IDF declined to comment, referring questions to the Prime Minister’s Office, which has not yet responded.AdvertisementTop story1Trump announces new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks and kitchen cabinets from October 12‘To further strengthen ties with US’: Donald Trump meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir at White House3H1B visa 2025: Fees, validity period, new rules, latest policy and changes you must know4Trump New Tariff List 2025: From pharma to trucks – check full list of new tariffs5‘Dubai Dress’ made from 10 kg gold, and valued at Rs 11 crore, sets new Guinness World RecordAdvertisementLoading Taboola...