Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a War Criminal and Architect of Genocide
Mamdani again backed the ICC warrant as Netanyahu prepared a brief visit that officials said could draw demonstrations 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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Zohran Mamdani calls Netanyahu ‘war criminal,’ ‘architect of horrific genocide’ against Palestinians in Gaza
Netanyahu vs. Mamdani: PM vows to 'tell the truth' on NYC mayor
The Israeli premier delivered a harsh condemnation of the New York City mayor just days before his upcoming UN General Assembly address. He criticized Zohran Mamdani over his public positions regarding Hamas terrorists and recent protests. Tensions are running high as officials prepare for potential disruptions inside the hall. The post Netanyahu vs. Mamdani: PM vows to 'tell the truth' on NYC mayor appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.
'I'm going to tell the truth': Netanyahu hits back at Mamdani ahead of UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to deliver a significant address at the United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, he intends to staunchly defend military operations conducted by Israel while also targeting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Netanyahu has accused Mamdani of endorsing Hamas and fostering anti-Jewish sentiment, in response to Mamdani's previous remarks labeling him a war criminal responsible for genocide.
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)
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