Rumor – The alleged Israeli ambassador to the UN, Miriam Novak, supposedly delivered a “breathtaking” speech at the UN General Assembly in 2025.
Analysis
In a context of intense polarization and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, texts with strong emotional and political appeal continue to be widely shared on social media. A piece that resurfaced, updated to the setting of the 2025 UN General Assembly, attributes a “breathtaking speech” to a supposed Israeli Ambassador to the UN, identified as Miriam Novak. The message alleges that the statement was delivered during an emergency session in New York.
The text, lengthy and aggressive in its diplomatic tone, is presented as a passionate defense of Israel, citing the Holocaust, the right to self-defense, and the Jewish people’s contribution to civilization. The use of the “official speech” format seeks to lend authority and urgency to the content. The narrative circulates on platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and WhatsApp. Below is the text being shared as the diplomat’s speech:
WOW! The breathtaking speech of Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Miriam Novak, at the emergency session of the UN General Assembly in New York, convened at the request of the European Union and the new Arab League: Ladies and gentlemen… [full viral speech text continues]
Fact-checking
With striking phrases and passages that sound like fiery rebuttals to opponents, the content grabs attention by posing as an official diplomatic piece at a moment of international visibility, the 2025 UN General Assembly. However, the story of the explosive speech attributed to Miriam Novak is false. To debunk the narrative, we answer three key questions: 1) Did Miriam Novak give a speech at the UN in 2025 about antisemitism? 2) Who actually represented Israel at the 2025 UN General Assembly? 3) Has this Holocaust and antisemitism speech been attributed to other years?
Did Miriam Novak give a speech at the UN in 2025 about antisemitism?
No. Miriam Novak does not exist as Israel’s ambassador to the UN. A simple check of UN diplomat lists or Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs records shows no such person in official positions. The character was fabricated as part of the narrative. Furthermore, the text style is incompatible with any official diplomatic speech, filled with irony, direct attacks, and informal language — inconceivable at the UN General Assembly.
Who actually represented Israel at the 2025 UN General Assembly?
At the 2025 UN General Assembly, Israel was officially represented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His address focused on Middle East conflicts and political issues related to Israel’s security, but bore no resemblance to the viral content. No records of any statement similar to the one attributed to Miriam Novak exist in UN archives or in international media coverage of the event.
Has this Holocaust and antisemitism speech been attributed to other years?
Yes. This is a recurring rumor that has circulated in earlier versions, always with small adaptations. In 2021 and 2024, the same message went viral, also naming Miriam Novak as Israel’s supposed representative. In 2024, for example, Boatos.org debunked the story, proving the character is fictitious and the text is only a patchwork of political arguments formatted as a diplomatic speech. Its 2025 revival shows the persistence of this type of fake news in moments of high Middle East tension.
Conclusion
The story of the “breathtaking speech” at the UN in 2025 by Israel’s Ambassador Miriam Novak is false. The supposed diplomat does not exist, and the text is a fabricated rhetorical collage, incompatible with UN protocol. Israel was represented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the viral text is an old hoax resurfacing, previously debunked in earlier years with the date updated to deceive readers.
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