While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make his appearance before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, his arrival has come amid a critical juncture when he is politically vulnerable at home while also facing increased hostility towards the international organization. Faced with international criticism for his government’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank coupled with an impending national election, Netanyahu seeks to use the international platform to assert himself and his position in the face of international hostility.

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