Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the UN stage facing global isolation and a fight for his political future, NBC News reports.

The address at the UN General Assembly in New York came amid mounting international criticism and domestic pressure.

Ahead of the speech, Netanyahu teased 'surprises' for his UN address, Fox News reported.

The article says Iran nuclear threats pushed oil prices up as markets reacted to the summit.

Large protests took place near UN headquarters ahead of the address, with heavy security around the venue.

Multiple arrests were reported, including Avila Chevalier at an anti-Netanyahu protest, The Hill reported.

The New York Times reported Mamdani would not be among the UN protesters denouncing Netanyahu.

Fallout from the address is expected to reverberate across global capitals for weeks, the article says.

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