President Donald Trump departed for the Ryder Cup in New York on September 26th, 2025, at approximately 1:37 PM UTC, addressing reporters on the situations in Gaza and regarding James Comey. During this period, from 2:07 PM to 3:07 PM UTC, new developments emerged concerning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the UN General Assembly, which prompted diplomats to walk out. Simultaneously, a survey from Yale University indicated that American undergraduates are more likely to consider Palestine a better ally for the United States than Israel. The survey, conducted by the Buckley Institute, revealed that 33% of students chose Palestine, 29% chose Israel, and 38% were unsure. Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon commented on the walkouts, stating, "Leaving the hall is an escape from the truth. We will not remain silent! 🇮🇱" This statement came after dozens of diplomats reportedly walked out of the UN gallery during Netanyahu's speech, where he proposed a 'quiz' on the actions of the Iranian 'axis of evil.' Earlier in the day, reports indicated that special means were deployed by unit 8200 to broadcast Netanyahu's speech directly to cellular devices in Gaza. However, as of 1:07 PM UTC, this broadcast had not commenced, despite earlier orders from the Prime Minister's Office. This initiative had faced criticism from families of soldiers and hostage-holders due to potential operational risks for IDF troops. The Prime Minister's Office stated that the broadcast initiative would not jeopardize IDF soldiers, and speakers were ultimately positioned on the Israeli side of the Gaza border to mitigate risks. IDF forces reportedly stopped operational activity to position speakers, with some commanders instructing troops not to place them too deep into Gaza. The controversy surrounding the broadcast into Gaza occurred as the UN speech was intended to reach Gaza residents. Earlier on September 26th, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had issued immediate evacuation orders for residents near a building in Gaza City's Rimal area, citing its alleged use by Hamas as part of preparations for imminent strikes on Hamas infrastructure in the Gaza Port area and Al-Remal neighborhood.
