- Netanyahu vows to travel to New York City despite an ICC arrest warrant, stating, "I will come to New York to fight for the truth of the Jewish people."
- Netanyahu accuses Mayor Mamdani of fomenting hate and aligning with "Hamas murderers" after Mamdani labeled him a war criminal.
- Mamdani stated that while he believes Netanyahu should be arrested, New York City does not have the authority to do so.
- The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November 2024 for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza.
- A YouGov poll found that 46 percent of people in the US believe Netanyahu should be arrested.
- Netanyahu's claims about Mamdani celebrating the October 7 attacks have been disputed, as Mamdani referred to them as a "horrific war crime."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the United Nations in New York in September, despite an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu stated, "I intend to come and speak the truth – speak for Israel and for the Israeli-American alliance from the podium of the United Nations," rejecting Mayor Zohran Mamdani's claims that he is unwelcome.
Mamdani, who has called Netanyahu a war criminal, stated that while he believes Netanyahu should be arrested, New York City lacks the authority to do so. He emphasized, "Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large," aligning with the ICC's stance.
A recent YouGov poll revealed that 46% of Americans believe Netanyahu should be arrested, while 28% oppose this view. In contrast, a survey by the Associated Press-NORC Centre found that 44% of Jewish adults view Mamdani favorably, while only one-third have a favorable opinion of Netanyahu.
Netanyahu accused Mamdani of fomenting hate and aligning with Hamas, stating, "What Mamdani is supporting... is supporting the Hamas murderers who raped our women then beheaded them, burnt babies alive..." He warned that Mamdani's rhetoric creates a dangerous environment for Jewish residents in New York, claiming, "I speak to Jewish Americans in New York and they're afraid right now."3
“The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November 2024 for alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza. Meanwhile, a YouGov poll found 46% of US adults believe Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits the country.”
