On September 26, 2025, during the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly, a mass walkout occurred as representatives of many countries left the hall in protest against Israel’s policies toward Gaza and Lebanon. According to Israeli sources, a total of 77 countries were absent during the speech (either not attending or leaving in protest). A complete list has not been published in all sources, but here are the confirmed countries based on media reports:

• Egypt (did not take seats but did not join the organized protest)
• Jordan (similar to Egypt)
• Saudi Arabia
• Turkey
• Pakistan (left in protest but then stood aside)
• United Kingdom
• France
• Canada
• Australia
• Lebanon
• Iraq
• Kuwait
• UAE (partially, despite Abraham Accords) Additionally, almost all representatives of Arab and Muslim countries, as well as several African and European delegations, left (over 50 countries in total, according to estimates by Washington Post and CNN). Among those remaining were representatives of Bahrain and the UAE (who did not fully leave), as well as the US and Israel’s allies. This event underscores the growing international isolation of Israel amid the Gaza conflict.

A more complete list of countries that left the UN hall during Netanyahu’s speech
Based on reports from Israeli sources (including Ynet News), Washington Post, Guardian, Axios, and other media, as well as analysis of discussions on social media where politicians commented, during Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech on September 26, 2025, at the UN General Assembly, representatives of 77 countries were either absent or left in protest! This includes both an organized boycott (over 50 countries) and the absence of delegations. The UN has not published an official complete list, but based on available data, here is the most comprehensive list, grouped by region for convenience. Some countries (e.g., Egypt and Jordan) simply did not take their seats, while Pakistan left but remained listening from the side.Countries
Arab countries (almost all members of the Arab League, 22 countries): Algeria, Bahrain (partially), Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE (partially), Yemen, Comoros
Other Muslim countries (OIC members): Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Maldives, Niger, Pakistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan
African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, others (several unspecified)
European countries: Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Malta (junior diplomats remained), Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, France (junior diplomats), United Kingdom (junior diplomats)
Latin American countries: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru
Others (Asia, Oceania, etc.): Australia (junior diplomats remained)Notes:

• Remaining countries: Among those present were the US, Israel, Bahrain (fully), UAE (partially, despite tensions), and some of Israel’s allies. The hall was almost empty (fewer than 100 of 193 countries were present).
• Sources: Ynet News (77 countries), Washington Post (over 50 countries with 100+ diplomats), Guardian (over 100 diplomats from 50+ countries). The walkout was coordinated by the Palestinian mission to the UN.
• This event intensified Israel’s isolation amid the Gaza war, where tens of thousands have died, and the recent recognition of Palestine by 157 countries (including the UK, France, Canada, Australia).