In a Fox News interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his September trip to New York for the UN General Assembly, directly rebuking Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s July 22 statement labeling him a war criminal unwelcome in the city. Mamdani referenced an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu for alleged Gaza war crimes, though he noted New York lacks enforcement power and urged federal action. Netanyahu dismissed safety fears, accused Mamdani of dividing New Yorkers, and noted U.S. non-recognition of ICC warrants plus diplomatic protections for heads of state. The exchange underscores ongoing tensions over the Gaza conflict amid New York’s large Jewish community.
Netanyahu Moves Forward with New York UN Visit Amid Calls for Mayor’s Arrest
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Benjamin Netanyahu, International Diplomacy, Mayor’s Arrest Call, New York, Political Tensions, UN Visit
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