New York, Sept. 24 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to highlight what he describes as Israel's achievements during the war, particularly against Iran, while responding to criticism of Israel and remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about Hamas in the West Bank, i24 News reported.

Ahead of his departure for New York, Netanyahu said in a video message that he intended to use the UN podium to defend Israel and Israeli soldiers against what he described as false claims surrounding the country's actions.

"Tonight I am leaving for New York to defend the State of Israel and IDF soldiers from the UN podium. You hear the terrible things that...