Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought a Starlink satellite internet device to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to criticize Iranian internet restrictions and predict the downfall of the regime. Speaking before the international body, Netanyahu displayed the hardware to highlight what he described as Tehran’s multi-billion-dollar efforts to block public access to information.
Netanyahu Displays Starlink Device at United Nations
During his Thursday address at the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held up a Starlink satellite internet terminal to illustrate his critique of Iran. According to a statement released by Israel’s Government Press Office, Netanyahu asserted that the Iranian government spends billions of dollars to censor the internet and prevent its citizens from reaching outside information. “This is a communications device that enables people to access the truth. That is what the Iranian regime fears,” Netanyahu said in the statement.
Plans for the Iranian Delegation at the U.N.
Netanyahu stated during his address that he intended to leave the satellite communication terminal with the Iranian delegation at the United Nations. The Israeli leader suggested the hardware could serve a practical purpose for members of the delegation in the future. “I’m going to leave this device with the Iranian delegation. When they inevitably defect, they’ll be able to tell their story on social media,” he said.
Did You Know? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu utilized a physical Starlink satellite internet device during his United Nations General Assembly address on Thursday to visually underscore his critique of government-imposed censorship in Iran.
Predictions for Political Change in Iran
Concluding his remarks at the international gathering, the prime minister offered a direct prediction regarding Iran's future politics. He stated that the government in Tehran would eventually collapse and that the population would achieve liberty. “One day and that day is not far off, the Iranian people will be free, and their murderous regime will fall,” Netanyahu said.
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What item did Benjamin Netanyahu bring to the United Nations General Assembly?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought a Starlink satellite internet device to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
What did Netanyahu say the Iranian government does regarding the internet?
According to a statement released by Israel’s Government Press Office, Netanyahu stated that the Iranian government spends billions of dollars to censor the internet and prevent people from accessing the truth.
What did Netanyahu say he would do with the device?
Netanyahu stated that he intended to leave the device with the Iranian delegation at the U.N. so that when they inevitably defect, they can tell their story on social media.
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