Netanyahu rips Mamdani ahead of UN Visit
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for the Israeli prime minister’s arrest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday as his country’s conflict in Gaza continues — along with his ongoing feud with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
By Alexander Cornwell and Emily Rose TEL AVIV, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his UN address on Thursday to berate New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for calling him a war criminal,
Netanyahu accused Mayor Mamdani of inciting riots against Jewish New Yorkers; Mamdani has called the Israeli leader a war criminal.
Ahead of his arrival in New York City for the UN General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted Mayor Zohan Mamdani in a searingly brief video statement Tuesday, once again accusing him of supporting terrorists and encouraging violence against Jewish people.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York continues to call the Israeli prime minister a war criminal. But Mr. Mamdani won’t join demonstrations against the prime minister on Thursday.
The prime minister is set to arrive in New York City on Thursday and leave Thursday night, as he is scheduled to deliver remarks at the United Nations General Assembly.
President Trump meets Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, plus a full week for NYC gridlock alerts and street closures for the UN General Assembly.
The unlikely duo met for the third time at the official mayoral residence in New York City as the United Nations General Assembly begins.
President Donald Trump will meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani when Trump travels to the city for the upcoming U.N. General Assembly. The meeting is scheduled for Monday and at Gracie Mansion,