Netanyahu vs Mamdani explodes ahead of UNGA: ‘I’m going to tell the truth about you’
Netanyahu is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on Thursday, with his visit coming amid continued international scrutiny of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and growing tensions between him and Mamdani over the conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (September 22) that he intends to confront New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a public dispute, accusing the mayor of supporting Hamas and inciting unrest against Jewish residents in New York. Netanyahu plans to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, amid mounting international scrutiny of Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
The escalating tensions between Netanyahu and Mamdani stem from differing viewpoints on the conflict, with Netanyahu set to defend Israel's actions during his speech at the UNGA. Mamdani dismissed Netanyahu's allegations, insisting they are untrue and highlighting the International Criminal Court's (ICC) warrant against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The dispute has now taken center stage in the UNGA, where Netanyahu will attempt to justify Israel's military operations, while opposing the mounting criticism.
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