Netanyahu Lashes Out at NYC Mayor During Contentious UN Address

Netanyahu specifically targeted Mamdani, accusing the mayor of fostering an environment where Jewish residents no longer feel safe. He dismissed allegations of genocide against Israel, asserting that his forces were preventing such atrocities. Mamdani fired back, dismissing the claims as baseless lies intended to distract from the International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued against the prime minister for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The tension at the UN was mirrored on the streets of New York, where over 100 protesters were arrested during a sit-in organized by Jewish Voice for Peace near the UN headquarters. Among those detained were actress Susan Sarandon, activist Linda Sarsour, and several local lawmakers. Former UN official Craig Mokhiber joined the criticism, condemning the world body for allowing a fugitive to address the assembly without consequence. While Netanyahu demanded that protesters leave the hall, labeling them moral cowards, legal experts and human rights advocates continue to highlight the ongoing genocide case against Israel currently before the International Court of Justice.