NEW YORK - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Iran on Sept 27, as he defended Israel's war on Iran-backed militant groups in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip in a speech before the United Nations.

"Israel has been tolerating this intolerable situation for nearly a year. Well, I've come here today to say enough is enough," Mr Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly, referring to escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Several delegations walked out as Mr Netanyahu approached the lectern, while his supporters in the gallery cheered.

"My country is at war, fighting for its life," he said.

"We must defend ourselves against these savage murderers. Our enemies seek not only to destroy us, they seek to destroy our common civilisation and return all of us to a dark age of tyranny and terror," he added.

Mr Netanyahu said operations against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon would continue.

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