Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly Thursday amid an escalating public dispute with New York City Mayor Zohran

The statement was released shortly after the New York City mayor called Netanyahu a "war criminal" in an interview.

The Israeli prime minister falsely accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas after CNN interview clips showed Mr. Mamdani again calling Mr. Netanyahu a war criminal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas after Mamdani called him a "war criminal."

The NYPD has warned protests are anticipated near the U.N. on Manhattan's East Side throughout the General Assembly. Mamdani has said he won’t attend protests against Netanyahu — noting he would uphold the right to demonstrate peacefully.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Mayor Zohran Mamdani and vowed he’d “tell the truth” about the mayor when he’s in town to address the UN General Assembly later this week.

Christiane Amanpour speaks with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about his working relationship with President Trump, his call for the US to join the International Criminal Court, and why he believes democratic socialism can win nationally.

CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook breaks down President Trump's speech at the U.N. General Assembly, and Christina Fan has the latest on the ongoing feud between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.