Israel's Prime Minster Speaks Out at the UN

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – "Israel’s Prime Minister Speaks Out at the UN"

Date: September 26, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony — FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on major international and domestic news. The primary focus is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations, addressing Hamas and the recognition of a Palestinian state. The update also covers legal trouble for James Comey, U.S. economic indicators, Amazon’s settlement with the FTC, President Trump’s new tariffs, TikTok’s forced sale, and quick sports recaps.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Netanyahu at the United Nations

• Walkout in Protest: Many UN delegates walked out before Netanyahu spoke, reflecting global tensions around Israel’s operations in Gaza (00:02).
• Netanyahu’s Speech:
  • Declared victory is near over Hamas, whom he calls “monsters.”
  • Repeated Hamas’s threat to continue attacks like those on October 7.
  • Justified ongoing Israeli military action in Gaza.
  • Demanded release of 20 Israeli hostages believed alive, reading all their names (00:31).
  • Denounced UN member states’ recognition of a Palestinian state:

    "It's insane and we won't do it." — Benjamin Netanyahu (00:42)

• Delegation Reaction: Netanyahu received cheers from remaining delegates (00:45).

2. Gaza Ceasefire Prospects

• President Trump hinted at a potential ceasefire deal for Gaza as he departed for the Ryder Cup (00:47).

3. James Comey’s Indictment

• Charges: Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for making false statements to Congress and obstructing a proceeding related to 2020 testimony on the Trump-Russia investigation.
• Comey Responds:

  "My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump." — James Comey (via Instagram, paraphrased, 00:54)

• Trump Reacts: Called Comey "corrupt" on Truth Social and stated he should "pay a big price" (01:09).

4. U.S. Economic Indicators

• Inflation:
  • PCE Price Index up 0.3% in August (01:26)
  • Year-over-year increase at 2.7%, slightly up from July (01:33)
• Federal Reserve: These figures impact rate-cut decisions.

5. Amazon’s $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement

• Refunds for Prime Members: Millions will get about $50 each as Amazon settles allegations it “duped millions into signing up for its prime membership,” and made cancellations difficult (01:41).

  > "Amazon is paying two and a half billion dollars to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it duped millions into signing up ... and then making it really difficult for them to cancel." — *Lauren Simonetti, Financial Analyst* (**01:41**)
  

6. U.S. Stock Market & Oil

• Wall Street rebounds: Dow up 348, Nasdaq up 81, S&P 500 up 37 (02:31).
• Oil: Back over $65 a barrel, gas prices slightly down to $3.14/gal average.

7. Trump Announces Major Tariffs

• 100% Tariff: On imported pharmaceuticals unless produced in the U.S.
• 50% Tariff: On imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, related goods.
• 30% Tariff: On unupholstered furniture imports.

• Supreme Court Review: The president’s authority to set tariffs will be challenged November 5 (02:57).

  > “The newly announced tariffs concern specific products ... starting October 1st there will be a 100% charge on any pharmaceutical product unless a company is building its pharmaceutical plant in the U.S.” — *News Anchor* (**02:57**)
  

8. TikTok’s U.S. Ownership Deal

• Executive Order: Trump signed off on a sale to American investors—ending Chinese parent company control.

• Intended Outcome: Ensure Americans’ data privacy, let TikTok continue operating.

  > "The fundamental thing that we wanted to accomplish is that we wanted to keep TikTok operating, ... but we also wanted to make sure that we protected Americans’ data privacy as required by law." — *Jason Chaffetz, Vice President Vance’s Commentator* (**03:54**)
  

9. Sports Highlights

• NFL: Thursday Night Football decided by last-second field goal, Seattle beats Arizona 23-20 (04:04).
• MLB: Regular season nearing end; division, wild card races still open.

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “[Hamas] vow to repeat the atrocities of October 7th again and again and again.” — Benjamin Netanyahu (00:16)
• “Why Israel must finish the job.” — Benjamin Netanyahu (00:29)
• “It’s insane and we won’t do it.” — Benjamin Netanyahu, on recognizing a Palestinian state (00:42)
• "My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump." — James Comey (00:54)
• "The fundamental thing that we wanted to accomplish is that we wanted to keep TikTok operating ... and ... protect Americans' data privacy as required by law." — Vice President Vance, via Jason Chaffetz (03:54)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 — Netanyahu’s UN speech and reaction
• 00:45 — Cheers at the UN, Trump on Gaza ceasefire
• 00:54 — James Comey indictment and responses
• 01:26 — U.S. inflation update
• 01:41 — Amazon Prime refund settlement
• 02:31 — Market updates, oil/gas prices
• 02:57 — Trump’s new tariffs; upcoming Supreme Court challenge
• 03:39 — TikTok forced sale to U.S. investors
• 04:04 — Thursday Night Football result, baseball playoff races

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Conclusion

In under five minutes, this Fox News Hourly Update briskly covers significant global headlines—most notably Netanyahu’s controversial UN speech and the international fallout—while also addressing domestic political drama, new economic developments, and headline-making business and tech news. The episode is marked by sharp soundbites and quick transitions, providing listeners with a punchy, comprehensive snapshot of the day's most important stories.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Israel's prime minister speaks out at the U.N. i'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. After many delegates from around the world walked out of the General assembly in protest.

[News Anchor]

Please order in. Hold.

[Dave Anthony]

And then Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

The final remnants of Hamas are holed up in Gaza City. They vow to repeat the atrocities of October 7th again and again and again.

[Dave Anthony]

So the prime minister said that is.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

Why Israel must finish the job.

[Dave Anthony]

And he called Hamas monsters, demanding they release all 20 hostages still being held and believed to be alive, reading all their names. As for the countries of the UN now recognizing a Palestinian state, sheer madness.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

It's insane and we won't do it.

[Dave Anthony]

Netanyahu getting cheers from the delegates still there. President Trump just said while leaving the White House before flying to attend golf's Ryder cup in New York he thinks they may have a ceasefire deal for Gaza. Former FBI Director James Comey is facing an arraignment next month, though he insists he's innocent, posting on Instagram after his indictment. My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump. Comey's charged with making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a proceeding over 2020 testimony related to the FBI's investigation into Russian election interference and allegations of Trump campaign collusion. The president on truth social calls Comey corrupt and he should pay a big price. Inflation inched up last month in a gauge the Federal Reserve tracks closely while considering another interest rate cut.

[Economist/Financial Analyst]

The PCE price index for August Ro3.10.

[News Anchor]

Of a percent, up slightly from July.

[Economist/Financial Analyst]

For the year ending in August, it.

[News Anchor]

Nudged up to 2.7%.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Chinnika solo. Millions of Amazon prime members are going to get refunds of about 50 bucks. And here's why.

[Economist/Financial Analyst]

Amazon is paying two and a half billion dollars to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it duped millions into signing up for its prime membership perk and free subscription. Free shipping, subscription without their consent and then making it really difficult for them to cancel it.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Lauren Simonetti. America's listening to Fox IM and fast.

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[Dave Anthony]

Now to Wall street after three straight losing days, a big rebound. The dow is up 348 points. The NASDAQ is gaining 81, the S&P 500 adding 37 points. The price of oil up a half dollar back over 65 bucks a barrel. But gas is down a penny. AAA's national average for regular $3.14 a gallon now a nickel less than a week ago. More tariffs are coming on more imports. President Trump posted that on Truth Social.

[News Anchor]

The newly announced tariffs concern specific products. The president announcing that starting October 1st there will be a 100% charge on any pharmaceutical product unless a company is building its pharmaceutical plant in the U.S. in that case, there will be no tariffs. Mr. Trump also announced a 50% charge on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and associated products, as well as a 30% fee on unupholstered furniture being imported into the country. The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the president's authority to impose tariffs on November 5th. President Trump has imposed the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

[Dave Anthony]

Kevin URETSKY, FOX NEWS TikTok is not going to be banned after President Trump signed an executive order to facilitate the social media app sale to American investors, buying a majority stake from TikTok's Chinese parent company to end Chinese control. Vice President Vance says there was some.

[Jason Chaffetz]

Resistance on the Chinese side, but the fundamental thing that we wanted to accomplish is that we wanted to keep TikTok operating, operating, but we also wanted to make sure that we protected Americans data privacy as required by law.

[Dave Anthony]

Thursday Night Football came down to the last second from 52. The kick wobbles but makes it through and that field goal wanted for Seattle beating Arizona 23:20 on Amazon Prime Video. Baseball's regular season ends Sunday with two division titles and three playoff wild card spots still up for grabs. I'm Dave Anthony and this is Fox News.

[Jason Chaffetz]

This is Jason Chaffetz from the Jason in the House Pile podcast. Join me every Monday to dive deeper into the latest political headlines and chat with remarkable guests. Listen and follow [e-mail] or wherever you download podcasts.