Netanyahu tells UN: Israel seeks peace but ‘enough is enough’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Iran and defended Israel’s attacks on Iranian-backed fighters in Lebanon and Gaza in a United Nations speech on Friday as diplomats raced to secure a pause in the widening conflict.

“Israel has been tolerating this intolerable situation for nearly a year. Well, I’ve come here today to say enough is enough,” Netanyahu told the U.N. General Assembly, referring to escalating violence between Lebanese Hezbollah and Israel.

Several...