Netanyahu will make a quick trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says
Netanyahu will attend the annual U.N. gathering despite calls for his arrest and expected protests, with Israel saying he has no option but to go.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a 24-hour trip to New York, arriving late Sept. 23 to address the General Assembly on Sept. 24 before returning to Israel that night.
- Following Mayor Zohran Mamdani's arrest call over the war in Gaza, Ambassador Danny Danon said Netanyahu has "no option" but to attend the gathering despite the political pressure.
- The International Criminal Court issued a warrant in November 2024 accusing Netanyahu of crimes against humanity, specifically alleging "starvation as a weapon of warfare" by restricting humanitarian aid; Israel denies the charges.
- Danon warned that protests could "create more chaos" on New York streets during high-level meetings, adding, "I expect that there will be something like another show."
- The gathering of leaders from 193 nations coincides with Jewish holidays and an Israeli election campaign, forcing Netanyahu to balance international diplomatic obligations with domestic political pressures.
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Netanyahu heads to UN as New York mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for his arrest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend the UN gathering this month. New York's mayor urged his arrest, which the envoy called political maneuvering. Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. He will address the UN General Assembly during Jewish holidays and an election. Protests and a walkout are anticipated during his scheduled speech.
Netanyahu Plans 24-Hour UN Trip to New York
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a 24-hour trip to speak at the annual U.N. gathering of world leaders this month after New York's mayor urged his arrest over the war in the Gaza Strip, Israel's U.N. envoy said.
Netanyahu will make a quick trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a whirlwind 24-hour trip to speak at the U.N.’s annual gathering of world leaders this month after New York’s mayor urged his arrest over the war in Gaza, That's according to Israel’s U.N.
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