Netanyahu is using Mamdani as a foil in his re-election campaign | Mohamad Bazzi
The Israeli prime minister’s remarks at the UN weren’t just motivated by personal animosity In a boastful and defiant speech to the United Nations on Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu called out a list of villains he insisted are intent on destroying Israel and promoting an anti-Jewish conspiracy by accusing Israel of committing a genocide in Gaza. He singled out the leaders of Hamas, Iran, Qatar and…
During his lengthy speech to the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed his ire not only at traditional enemies but also at an unexpected target: Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City. In a boastful and defiant address, Netanyahu accused Mamdani of promoting antisemitism and falsely claimed that he supported Hamas.
Netanyahu claimed that since Mamdani became mayor in January, "many Jews no longer feel safe in New York." Additionally, Netanyahu criticized Mamdani's wife for liking social media posts supporting the Palestinian cause following the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. Remarkably, Netanyahu spent more time criticizing Mamdani than any other political leader, including Israel's longstanding foes.
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