At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented two maps depicting the Middle East.

One map labeled Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen as 'The Curse,' while the other labeled nations like Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and India as 'The Blessing.' Notably, both maps excluded any reference to Palestine.

Netanyahu attributed the ongoing regional conflicts to Iranian influence, specifically highlighting Tehran's support for Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and the Houthis in Yemen.

He emphasized Israel's defensive actions against Iranian-backed forces and warned Iran of retaliation if provoked.

Diplomats walked out during his speech.

Netanyahu's 'blessing' map included countries with improving or potential ties with Israel, like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, and India.

Despite Saudi Arabia's insistence on a Palestinian state for normalization, Netanyahu remained optimistic about future relations.