Netanyahu Says "Shame on You" to Mamdani, Claims "Jews No Longer Feel Safe in New York"
Netanyahu accused Mamdani of fostering hate and cited alleged antisemitic threats as about 100 protesters blocked streets near the United Nations.
- Speaking Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech at the United Nations, slamming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as an antisemite while citing rising hate crimes against Jews in the Big Apple.
- Mamdani sparked controversy by claiming he was exploring whether he had the authority to arrest Netanyahu during his visit, prompting Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon to declare Earlier that the Mayor should be arrested.
- Netanyahu accused Mamdani of praising criminals convicted of supporting Hamas and maintaining friendships with people like Hasan Piker, who said America deserved 9/11.
- Ahead of his appearance, about 100 protesters blocked streets around the United Nations, while the prime minister was not expected to meet with President Donald Trump during his visit to America.
- Netanyahu landed in New York at Stewart International Airport in the Hudson Valley, arriving about 90 minutes north of the New York City-area on Thursday morning.
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Netanyahu uses UN speech to target Zohran Mamdani over Gaza criticism
Benjamin Netanyahu used his UN speech to accuse New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fuelling antisemitism through his attacks on Israel. The clash revives their bitter Gaza dispute and sharpens tensions around Jewish safety, free speech and Palestinian rights.
Algemeen Dagblad
bd.nlIt was the fifteenth time Netanyahu addressed the world at the United Nations in New York. This time a month before the Israeli parliamentary elections, and it showed. He clearly chose to attack the ‘antisemitic’ mayor Zohran Mamdani and refuted the criticism of his country. Yet, he would have preferred to conclude the visit with his ‘old’ friend Trump, but the latter has so far chosen other world leaders.
The Independent
The Independent (US)Netanyahu uses UN speech to blast NYC mayor: ‘You can’t silence me’
The Israeli PM claimed ‘many Jews no longer feel safe in New York’ after Mamdani took office
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