Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a War Criminal and Architect of Genocide
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will arrive on Thursday for a brief United Nations General Assembly address, landing at Newark Liberty International Airport rather than JFK to avoid logistical challenges and concerns about airport coordination.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently renewed accusations, labeling Netanyahu a "war criminal" and "architect of a horrific genocide," repeating language used since last year's campaign as the Israeli leader prepares for his UN address.
- Although Mamdani campaigned on directing the New York Police Department to arrest Netanyahu over an International Criminal Court warrant, the city lacks legal authority to enforce it, while Israel rejects the charges as politically motivated self-defense following the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks.
- While no meeting with President Donald Trump is scheduled, Netanyahu is expected to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with his speech focusing on the Iranian threat and including anticipated "surprises."
- Aimed primarily at a domestic Israeli audience during prime time, the address provides valuable political airtime, though Israel's delegation is preparing for potential disruptions or a coordinated walkout by representatives similar to incidents observed last year.
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Benjamin Netanyahu launched a scathing attack on Zohrab Mamdani, accusing him of supporting Hamas, as the Israeli prime minister prepares to travel to New York. “Shame on you, Mr. Mamdani. Shame on you for supporting Hamas, the terrorist monsters who slaughtered our people. Shame on you for inciting riots against the Jews of New York.” With these words, Netanyahu launched a new scathing attack on the mayor of New York, shortly before he travele…
In a video posted on X, Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the mayor of New York Zoharan Mamdani on the eve of his departure for the US saying: "I come to the UN to fight for the truth about our heroic soldiers and reveal the real... (ANSA)
Netanyahu says will ‘tell the truth’ on Israel’s actions at United Nations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would use his speech at the United Nations this week to defend Israel’s military actions against the Palestinians, while accusing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas. Netanyahu’s comments were in response to remarks by the New York mayor, who told CNN on Monday […]
Netanyahu says will 'tell the truth' on Israel's actions at United Nations
JERUSALEM, Sept 22 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would use his speech at the United Nations this week to defend Israel's military actions against the Palestinians, while accusing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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