After threatening to arrest Netanyahu: Adams changes course
New York City Mayor Eric Adams clarifies that he will not participate in protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to New York at the end of September. Adams, who previously harshly attacked Netanyahu and even threatened to arrest him, said he never encouraged city residents to protest.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is changing his stance regarding the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to New York at the end of September. Adams, who ran for mayor last year as a Democratic Socialist and was prominent in his attacks against Israel, now clarifies that he will not participate in protests against Netanyahu. According to him, he never encouraged New York City residents to protest. This is in contrast to his statements in July, when he emphasized that freedom of speech and protest are cornerstones of the city. Adams even previously threatened to arrest Netanyahu upon his arrival in the city, despite having no authority to do so, and published a viral video in which he called Netanyahu a "war criminal." Additionally, Adams addressed a report about a prayer rally planned by two modern Orthodox schools outside his residence this coming Friday, saying he welcomes the event.