New York, Sept. 26 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation remained in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) chamber during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address on Thursday, September 24, while representatives of dozens of countries walked out in protest.

Netanyahu began his speech at the 81st UNGA in New York after several delegations left the chamber. The walkout marked the second consecutive year that countries staged a protest during his address.

The UAE delegation's decision to remain in the chamber triggered debate on social media, with some Emirati figures praising the move while others criticised it.

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