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Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a War Criminal and Architect of Genocide
Mamdani renewed his call to honor the ICC warrant as Netanyahu cut short a visit expected to draw protests and heavy security.
- 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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Netanyahu warns Mamdani ahead of UN speech: ‘Going to tell the truth about you’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday slammed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s positioning on Jews, warning he will target the mayor’s stance during his upcoming speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu is traveling to New York City to give an address to the U.N. on Thursday, as his country becomes increasingly isolated […]
·Washington, United States
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu targeted New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who called him a "war criminal." Netanyahu, stating he would be traveling to New York for the UN General Assembly, told Mamdani, "I'm coming to expose you."
·Türkiye
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