Netanyahu set to speak at UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Thursday. His arrival will be met with protests from various groups, including Israeli expatriates, liberal Zionists, anti-Zionists, and Palestinian groups. The demonstrations are a response to Netanyahu's recent accusations against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has been accused of supporting Hamas and inciting violence against New York Jews.

Mamdani has maintained that Netanyahu's warrant from the International Criminal Court should be honored. This will be Netanyahu's first visit to New York after a period of tension with the mayor. Netanyahu has vowed to tell the truth about Israeli soldiers and the mayor during his speech. Despite his usual popularity with his home audience, Netanyahu's presence in New York will likely face increased scrutiny due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the declining international support for Israel.