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Netanyahu: Ahmadinejad is a 'disgrace'

Binyamin Netanyahu held up original Nazi holocaust plans during an emotional speech at the UN

September 24, 2009 19:24
Binyamin Netanyahu

ByJessica Elgot, Jessica Elgot

1 min read
Binyamin Netanyahu has launched a savage attack on Iran’s president, including holding up Nazi Holocaust plans to counteract Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Holocaust denial.

The emotional speech by Mr Netanyahu at the UN included condemnation of those countries who had stayed in the chamber for the duration of Mr Ahmadinejad’s speech.

He said: "The man who called the Holocaust a lie spoke at this podium. To those who refused to come and to those who left in protest, I commend you. You stood up for moral clarity and you brought honour to your countries.

"But to those who gave this Holocaust denier a hearing, I say on behalf of my people, the Jewish people, and decent people everywhere - have you no shame? Have you no decency?