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Benjamin Netanyahu responded to criticism from NYC Mayor Adolfo Mamdani by calling him a 'Hamas supporter' ahead of his UN address. Mamdani had labeled Netanyahu a 'genocide architect'.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded forcefully to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, whom he accused of supporting Hamas. Netanyahu's remarks came ahead of Adams's planned United Nations speech, during which Adams had referred to Netanyahu as an "architect of genocide." The exchange intensified the diplomatic friction surrounding the ongoing conflict.
This public dispute reflects the deep divisions and charged rhetoric characterizing international discourse on the Gaza war. It also occurs amidst broader scrutiny of Israel's military actions and broader geopolitical alignments, particularly as global leaders convene for discussions at the UN.
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Left: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani labeled Prime Minister Netanyahu a 'genocide architect,' prompting a response from Netanyahu who accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas.
Center: Prime Minister Netanyahu has responded to criticism from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who called him a 'genocide architect,' by accusing the mayor of supporting Hamas.
Right: Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly criticized and shamed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for alleged Hamas support, threatening to reveal 'the truth' ahead of Mamdani's UN appearance.
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‘Shame on you’: Netanyahu calls out Mamdani ahead of UNGA — In a video posted on his X account on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called out New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of supporting “Hamas terrorist monsters”. “Shame on yo
Middle East Eye · Sep 22
Netanyahu Rebukes Mamdani Ahead of UN Visit
Al Arabiya English · Sep 22
Mamdani to stay away from anti-Netanyahu protests at UN General Assembly — New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he does not plan to attend protests during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit for next week’s UN General Assembly. Mamdani had previously said he wou
The National (UAE) · Sep 17
Mamdani: I Won’t Attend Netanyahu Protest at UNGA — “I have never encouraged them to protest.” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he has no plans to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the UN General Assembly, which begin
Al Arabiya English · Sep 16
October 7: Did Netanyahu know? | The Listening Post #shorts — A Haaretz investigation has landed like a political grenade in Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly knew, more than a week out, that Hamas was planning October 7. Netanyahu denies it and has threate
Al Jazeera English · Sep 14
Can Mamdani really stop Netanyahu?
i24NEWS English · Sep 23
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